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Is Hereford, Texas Safe?

Population 14,976 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hereford is a smaller community of 14,976 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Hereford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHerefordTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hereford

Violent crime in Hereford is below the national average. The rate of 306.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hereford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hereford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hereford
306.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hereford
2220.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hereford Safety

Is Hereford safe?
Not especially. Hereford earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hereford?
252.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hereford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hereford's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,411 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hereford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hereford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hereford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hereford?
Crime rates have held steady in Hereford, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Hereford compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Hereford ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hereford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hereford?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.8 per-thousand rate put Hereford below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hereford?
306.8 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (52), 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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