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Is Fulshear, Texas Safe?

Population 64,630 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Fulshear means there's room for concern. The 223.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,280 per 100K.

Fulshear Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFulshearTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1951.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1280.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate486.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1951/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fulshear

Violent crime in Fulshear is below the national average. The rate of 284.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1951.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,280 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fulshear Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,280
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft486
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Fulshear Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fulshear
284.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fulshear
1951.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fulshear Safety

Is Fulshear safe?
Not especially. Fulshear earns a C with a crime rate of 223.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fulshear?
223.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1951.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fulshear safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fulshear's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,280 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fulshear?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fulshear generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fulshear police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fulshear?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fulshear's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fulshear compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fulshear ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fulshear to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fulshear?
Bad. A C grade and 223.6 per-thousand rate put Fulshear below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fulshear?
284.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (42), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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