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Is Groves, Texas Safe?

Population 16,907 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Groves is a smaller community of 16,907 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Groves Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrovesTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1972.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate443.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1972/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Groves

Violent crime in Groves is close to the national average. The rate of 407.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1972.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Groves Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft443
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Groves Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groves
407.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groves
1972.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Groves Safety

Is Groves safe?
Not especially. Groves earns a C- with a crime rate of 238 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 Groves?
238 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1972.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Groves safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Groves's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,391 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Groves?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Groves generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Groves police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Groves?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Groves's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Groves compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Groves ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Groves to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Groves?
Bad. A C- grade and 238 per-thousand rate put Groves below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Groves?
407.6 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (91), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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