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Is Hewitt, Texas Safe?

Population 16,754 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hewitt has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,989 per 100K.

Hewitt Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHewittTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2245.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1989.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2245/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hewitt

Violent crime in Hewitt is close to the national average. The rate of 314.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2245.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,989 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hewitt Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,989
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hewitt Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hewitt
314.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hewitt
2245.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hewitt Safety

Is Hewitt safe?
Not especially. Hewitt earns a D with a crime rate of 255.9 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 Hewitt?
255.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2245.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hewitt safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hewitt's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,989 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hewitt?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hewitt generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hewitt police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hewitt?
No. Crime in Hewitt has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Hewitt compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Hewitt ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hewitt to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hewitt?
Bad. A D grade and 255.9 per-thousand rate put Hewitt below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hewitt?
314.2 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) 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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