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Is Katy, Texas Safe?

Population 28,373 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Katy is a smaller community of 28,373 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,217 per 100K.

Katy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKatyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1962.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1217.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate453.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1963/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Katy

Violent crime in Katy is below the national average. The rate of 234.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1962.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,217 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Katy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,217
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft453
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Katy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Katy
234.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Katy
1962.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Katy Safety

Is Katy safe?
Not especially. Katy earns a C with a crime rate of 219.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Katy?
219.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1962.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Katy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Katy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,217 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Katy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Katy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Katy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Katy?
Crime rates have held steady in Katy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Katy compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Katy isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Katy 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 Katy?
Bad. A C grade and 219.7 per-thousand rate put Katy below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 234 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Katy?
234.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (35), and murder (2.0) 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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