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Is Haltom City, Texas Safe?

Population 45,542 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Haltom City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,100 per 100K.

Haltom City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaltom CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2423.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate2100.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate490.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2424/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Haltom City

Violent crime in Haltom City is close to the national average. The rate of 375.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2423.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,100 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Haltom City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,100
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft490
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Haltom City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haltom City
375.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haltom City
2423.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Haltom City Safety

Is Haltom City safe?
Not especially. Haltom City earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.9 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 Haltom City?
279.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2423.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Haltom City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Haltom City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,100 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Haltom City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Haltom City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Haltom City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Haltom City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Haltom City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Haltom City compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Haltom City ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Haltom City 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 Haltom City?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.9 per-thousand rate put Haltom City below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Haltom City?
375.1 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (83), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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