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Is Horizon City, Texas Safe?

Population 25,118 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,118, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Horizon City earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,076 per 100K.

Horizon City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHorizon CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1753.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1076.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate319.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1754/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Horizon City

Violent crime in Horizon City is close to the national average. The rate of 411.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1753.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,076 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Horizon City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,076
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft319
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Horizon City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Horizon City
411.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Horizon City
1753.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Horizon City Safety

Is Horizon City safe?
Not especially. Horizon City earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Horizon City?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1753.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Horizon City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Horizon City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,076 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Horizon City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Horizon City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Horizon City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Horizon City?
Crime rates have held steady in Horizon City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Horizon City compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Horizon City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Horizon City 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 Horizon City?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Horizon City below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Horizon City?
411.2 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (65), 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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