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Is Josephine, Texas Safe?

Population 10,208 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,208, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Josephine earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,143 per 100K.

Josephine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJosephineTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1860.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1143.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1860/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Josephine

Violent crime in Josephine is below the national average. The rate of 245.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1860.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,143 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Josephine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,143
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Josephine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Josephine
245.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Josephine
1860.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Josephine Safety

Is Josephine safe?
Not especially. Josephine earns a C with a crime rate of 210.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Josephine?
210.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1860.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Josephine safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Josephine 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 Josephine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Josephine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Josephine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Josephine?
Crime rates have held steady in Josephine, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Josephine compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Josephine 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 Josephine to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Josephine?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Josephine?
245.4 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (36), 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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