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Is Harker Heights, Texas Safe?

Population 35,195 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Harker Heights has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 262.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,948 per 100K.

Harker Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarker HeightsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2325.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1948.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harker Heights

Violent crime in Harker Heights is below the national average. The rate of 303.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2325.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,948 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harker Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,948
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harker Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harker Heights
303.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harker Heights
2325.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harker Heights Safety

Is Harker Heights safe?
Not especially. Harker Heights earns a D with a crime rate of 262.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Harker Heights?
262.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2325.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harker Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Harker Heights's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,948 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Harker Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harker Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harker Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harker Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Harker Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Harker Heights compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Harker Heights ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Harker Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Harker Heights?
Bad. A D grade and 262.9 per-thousand rate put Harker Heights below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Harker Heights?
303.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (58), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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