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Is Gatesville, Texas Safe?

Population 16,422 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,422, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Gatesville earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,472 per 100K.

Gatesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGatesvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1708.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1472.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1709/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gatesville

Violent crime in Gatesville is below the national average. The rate of 242.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1708.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,472 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gatesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,472
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gatesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gatesville
242.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gatesville
1708.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gatesville Safety

Is Gatesville safe?
It depends on where in Gatesville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Gatesville?
195.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1708.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gatesville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Gatesville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gatesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gatesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gatesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gatesville?
Crime rates have held steady in Gatesville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Gatesville compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Gatesville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Gatesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gatesville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Gatesville?
242.2 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (26), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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