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Is Helotes, Texas Safe?

Population 10,387 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,387, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Helotes earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Helotes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHelotesTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1919.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1920/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Helotes

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

Property crime is close to the national average at 1919.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Helotes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Helotes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Helotes
303.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Helotes
1919.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Helotes Safety

Is Helotes safe?
Not especially. Helotes earns a C with a crime rate of 222.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Helotes?
222.3 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 1919.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Helotes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Helotes's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,228 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Helotes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Helotes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Helotes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Helotes?
No. Crime in Helotes has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Helotes compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Helotes ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Helotes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Helotes?
Bad. A C grade and 222.3 per-thousand rate put Helotes below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Helotes?
303.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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