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Is Kennedale, Texas Safe?

Population 10,626 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kennedale is a smaller community of 10,626 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,290 per 100K.

Kennedale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKennedaleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate206.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2129.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate120.0--268.2
Theft Rate1290.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

206/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2129/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kennedale

Violent crime in Kennedale is well below the national average. The rate of 206.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2129.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,290 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kennedale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault120
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,290
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kennedale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennedale
206.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennedale
2129.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kennedale Safety

Is Kennedale safe?
Not especially. Kennedale earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kennedale?
233.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 206.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2129.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kennedale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kennedale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,290 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kennedale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kennedale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kennedale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kennedale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kennedale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Kennedale compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kennedale ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kennedale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kennedale?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.6 per-thousand rate put Kennedale below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 206 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kennedale?
206.3 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (120), robbery (27), 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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