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Is Kilgore, Texas Safe?

Population 13,531 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kilgore is a smaller community of 13,531 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,408 per 100K.

Kilgore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKilgoreTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1822.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1408.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kilgore

Violent crime in Kilgore is close to the national average. The rate of 342.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1822.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,408 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kilgore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,408
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kilgore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kilgore
342.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kilgore
1822.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kilgore Safety

Is Kilgore safe?
Not especially. Kilgore earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Kilgore?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1822.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kilgore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kilgore's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,408 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kilgore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kilgore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kilgore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kilgore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kilgore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kilgore compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kilgore ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Kilgore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kilgore?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Kilgore below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kilgore?
342.0 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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