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Is Keller, Texas Safe?

Population 46,078 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Keller is a smaller community of 46,078 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

Keller Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKellerTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate243.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1962.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

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

Key Crime Statistics for Keller

Violent crime in Keller is below the national average. The rate of 243.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1962.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Keller Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Keller Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keller
243.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keller
1962.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Keller Safety

Is Keller safe?
Not especially. Keller earns a C with a crime rate of 220.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Keller?
220.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 243.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1962.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Keller safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Keller's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,396 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Keller?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Keller generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Keller police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Keller?
No. Crime in Keller has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Keller compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Keller ranks behind about 64% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Keller 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 Keller?
Bad. A C grade and 220.6 per-thousand rate put Keller below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Keller?
243.0 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (29), 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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