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Is Kaufman, Texas Safe?

Population 10,717 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Kaufman runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,787 per 100K.

Kaufman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKaufmanTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1787.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2200/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kaufman

Violent crime in Kaufman is close to the national average. The rate of 348.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,787 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kaufman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary426
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,787
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kaufman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kaufman
348.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kaufman
2199.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kaufman Safety

Is Kaufman safe?
Not especially. Kaufman earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 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 Kaufman?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kaufman safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kaufman's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,787 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kaufman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kaufman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kaufman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kaufman?
No. Crime in Kaufman has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Kaufman compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kaufman ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kaufman to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kaufman?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Kaufman below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kaufman?
348.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (74), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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