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Is Lockhart, Texas Safe?

Population 18,159 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,159, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lockhart earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,253 per 100K.

Lockhart Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLockhartTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1253.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate182.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lockhart

Violent crime in Lockhart is below the national average. The rate of 304.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,253 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lockhart Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,253
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft182
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lockhart Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockhart
304.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lockhart
1821.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lockhart Safety

Is Lockhart safe?
Not especially. Lockhart earns a C with a crime rate of 212.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lockhart?
212.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lockhart safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lockhart 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 Lockhart?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lockhart generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lockhart police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lockhart?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lockhart's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lockhart compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Lockhart isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Lockhart 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 Lockhart?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lockhart?
304.7 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) 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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