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Is Lavon, Texas Safe?

Population 11,888 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lavon is a smaller community of 11,888 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Lavon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLavonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1790.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate188.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1790/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lavon

Violent crime in Lavon is below the national average. The rate of 272.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1790.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lavon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft188
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lavon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lavon
272.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lavon
1790.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lavon Safety

Is Lavon safe?
Not especially. Lavon earns a C with a crime rate of 206.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lavon?
206.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1790.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lavon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lavon has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lavon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lavon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lavon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lavon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lavon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lavon compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lavon ranks behind about 65% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lavon 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 Lavon?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lavon?
272.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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