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Is Kyle, Texas Safe?

Population 69,917 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kyle earns a C safety grade with 225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,360 per 100K.

Kyle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKyleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1999.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1360.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kyle

Violent crime in Kyle is below the national average. The rate of 253.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1999.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,360 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kyle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,360
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kyle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kyle
253.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kyle
1999.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kyle Safety

Is Kyle safe?
Not especially. Kyle earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kyle?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1999.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kyle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kyle's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,360 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kyle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kyle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kyle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kyle?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kyle's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kyle compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Kyle ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kyle 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 Kyle?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Kyle below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kyle?
253.5 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (62), 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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