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Is Hutto, Texas Safe?

Population 46,048 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hutto is a smaller community of 46,048 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,284 per 100K.

Hutto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuttoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1743.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate346.0--268.2
Theft Rate1284.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--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

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1744/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hutto

Violent crime in Hutto is above the national average. The rate of 420.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1743.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,284 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 346 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hutto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault346
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,284
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hutto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutto
420.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutto
1743.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hutto Safety

Is Hutto safe?
Not especially. Hutto earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hutto?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1743.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hutto safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hutto's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,284 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hutto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hutto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hutto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hutto?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hutto's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hutto compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Hutto ranks behind about 65% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hutto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hutto?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Hutto below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hutto?
420.8 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (346), robbery (101), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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