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Is Kerrville, Texas Safe?

Population 25,578 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kerrville is a smaller community of 25,578 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Kerrville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKerrvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2217.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2218/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kerrville

Violent crime in Kerrville is below the national average. The rate of 268.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2217.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kerrville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kerrville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kerrville
268.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kerrville
2217.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kerrville Safety

Is Kerrville safe?
Not especially. Kerrville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kerrville?
248.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2217.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kerrville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kerrville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kerrville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kerrville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kerrville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kerrville?
No. Crime in Kerrville has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Kerrville compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kerrville ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kerrville 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 Kerrville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.6 per-thousand rate put Kerrville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 268 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kerrville?
268.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) 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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