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Is Glenn Heights, Texas Safe?

Population 20,327 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Glenn Heights faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,743 per 100K.

Glenn Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlenn HeightsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2224.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1743.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate524.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2225/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glenn Heights

Violent crime in Glenn Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 334.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2224.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,743 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glenn Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,743
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft524
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glenn Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenn Heights
334.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenn Heights
2224.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenn Heights Safety

Is Glenn Heights safe?
Not especially. Glenn Heights earns a D with a crime rate of 255.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glenn Heights?
255.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2224.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glenn Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glenn Heights's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,743 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glenn Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glenn Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glenn Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glenn Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glenn Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Glenn Heights compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Glenn Heights ranks behind about 88% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glenn Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Glenn Heights?
Bad. A D grade and 255.9 per-thousand rate put Glenn Heights below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glenn Heights?
334.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (73), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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