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Is Highland Village, Texas Safe?

Population 16,029 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,029, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Highland Village earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,122 per 100K.

Highland Village Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHighland VillageTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1667.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1122.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1668/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Highland Village

Violent crime in Highland Village is close to the national average. The rate of 329.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1667.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,122 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Highland Village Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary178
066% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,122
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Highland Village Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland Village
329.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland Village
1667.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Village Safety

Is Highland Village safe?
It depends on where in Highland Village you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Highland Village?
199.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1667.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Highland Village safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Highland Village has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Highland Village?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Highland Village generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Highland Village police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Highland Village?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Highland Village's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Highland Village compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Highland Village isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Highland Village to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Highland Village?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Highland Village?
329.9 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (70), 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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