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Is League City, Texas Safe?

Population 119,905 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for League City means there's room for concern. The 253 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,523 per 100K.

League City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeague CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1523.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2265/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for League City

Violent crime in League City is below the national average. The rate of 265.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,523 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

League City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary437
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,523
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How League City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

League City
265.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

League City
2264.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About League City Safety

Is League City safe?
Not especially. League City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in League City?
253 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is League City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. League City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,523 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in League City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in League City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the League City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in League City?
Crime rates have held steady in League City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does League City compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. League City ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is League City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in League City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253 per-thousand rate put League City below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in League City?
265.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), 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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