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Is Killeen, Texas Safe?

Population 161,883 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Killeen runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,095 per 100K.

Killeen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKilleenTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2333.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate2095.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2334/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Killeen

Violent crime in Killeen is close to the national average. The rate of 333.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2333.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,095 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Killeen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,095
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Killeen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Killeen
333.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Killeen
2333.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Killeen Safety

Is Killeen safe?
Not especially. Killeen earns a D with a crime rate of 266.7 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 Killeen?
266.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2333.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Killeen safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Killeen's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,095 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Killeen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Killeen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Killeen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Killeen?
Crime rates have held steady in Killeen, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Killeen compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Killeen ranks behind about 89% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Killeen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Killeen?
Bad. A D grade and 266.7 per-thousand rate put Killeen below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Killeen?
333.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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