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Is Live Oak, Texas Safe?

Population 16,426 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Live Oak faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,746 per 100K.

Live Oak Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLive OakTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2301.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1746.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2301/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Live Oak

Violent crime in Live Oak is close to the national average. The rate of 413.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2301.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,746 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Live Oak Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,746
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Live Oak Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Live Oak
413.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Live Oak
2301.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Live Oak Safety

Is Live Oak safe?
Not especially. Live Oak earns a D with a crime rate of 271.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Live Oak?
271.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2301.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Live Oak safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Live Oak's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,746 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Live Oak?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Live Oak generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Live Oak police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Live Oak?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Live Oak's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Live Oak compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Live Oak ranks behind about 88% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Live Oak to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Live Oak?
Bad. A D grade and 271.5 per-thousand rate put Live Oak below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Live Oak?
413.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (88), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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