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Is Georgetown, Texas Safe?

Population 106,907 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Georgetown means there's room for concern. The 223.4 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 1,487 per 100K.

Georgetown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGeorgetownTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1956.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1487.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate265.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1956/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Georgetown

Violent crime in Georgetown is below the national average. The rate of 277.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1956.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,487 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Georgetown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,487
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft265
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Georgetown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Georgetown
277.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Georgetown
1956.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown Safety

Is Georgetown safe?
Not especially. Georgetown earns a C with a crime rate of 223.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Georgetown?
223.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1956.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Georgetown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Georgetown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,487 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Georgetown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Georgetown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Georgetown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Georgetown?
No. Crime in Georgetown has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Georgetown compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Georgetown ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Georgetown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Georgetown?
Bad. A C grade and 223.4 per-thousand rate put Georgetown below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Georgetown?
277.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (48), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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