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Is Kingsville, Texas Safe?

Population 24,687 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,687, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kingsville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,655 per 100K.

Kingsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingsvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2282.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1655.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate577.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingsville

Violent crime in Kingsville is below the national average. The rate of 228.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2282.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,655 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kingsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary426
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,655
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft577
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsville
228.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsville
2282.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsville Safety

Is Kingsville safe?
Not especially. Kingsville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kingsville?
251.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2282.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingsville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,655 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingsville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kingsville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Kingsville compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kingsville 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 Kingsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kingsville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.1 per-thousand rate put Kingsville below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingsville?
228.7 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) 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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