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Is Leon Valley, Texas Safe?

Population 11,563 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Leon Valley is a smaller community of 11,563 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Leon Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeon ValleyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2024.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2024/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leon Valley

Violent crime in Leon Valley is below the national average. The rate of 263.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2024.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leon Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Leon Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leon Valley
263.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leon Valley
2024.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leon Valley Safety

Is Leon Valley safe?
Not especially. Leon Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leon Valley?
228.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2024.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leon Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leon Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leon Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leon Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leon Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leon Valley?
No. Crime in Leon Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Leon Valley compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Leon Valley ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Leon Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Leon Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.7 per-thousand rate put Leon Valley below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leon Valley?
263.2 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (50), and murder (2.0) 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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