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Is Heath, Texas Safe?

Population 11,671 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,671, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Heath earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,343 per 100K.

Heath Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHeathTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1960.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1343.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate284.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1961/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Heath

Violent crime in Heath is close to the national average. The rate of 370.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1960.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,343 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Heath Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,343
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft284
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Heath Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Heath
370.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Heath
1960.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Heath Safety

Is Heath safe?
Not especially. Heath earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.1 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 Heath?
233.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1960.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Heath safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Heath's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,343 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Heath?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Heath generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Heath police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Heath?
Crime rates have held steady in Heath, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Heath compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Heath ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Heath to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Heath?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.1 per-thousand rate put Heath below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Heath?
370.5 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (46), and murder (8.0) 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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