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Is Longview, Texas Safe?

Population 83,236 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Longview faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,989 per 100K.

Longview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLongviewTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2263.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1989.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Longview

Violent crime in Longview is close to the national average. The rate of 340.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2263.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,989 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Longview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,989
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Longview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longview
340.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longview
2263.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Longview Safety

Is Longview safe?
Not especially. Longview earns a D with a crime rate of 260.4 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 Longview?
260.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2263.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Longview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Longview's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,989 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Longview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Longview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Longview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Longview?
Crime rates have held steady in Longview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Longview compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Longview ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Longview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Longview?
Bad. A D grade and 260.4 per-thousand rate put Longview below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 340 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Longview?
340.0 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (70), and murder (3.0) 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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