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Is Humble, Texas Safe?

Population 16,484 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Humble is a smaller community of 16,484 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,646 per 100K.

Humble Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHumbleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1646.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate566.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2246/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Humble

Violent crime in Humble is below the national average. The rate of 290.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,646 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Humble Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary406
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,646
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft566
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Humble Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Humble
290.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Humble
2246.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Humble Safety

Is Humble safe?
Not especially. Humble earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Humble?
253.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Humble safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Humble's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,646 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Humble?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Humble generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Humble police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Humble?
No. Crime in Humble has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Humble compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Humble ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Humble 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 Humble?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.6 per-thousand rate put Humble below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Humble?
290.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (72), 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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