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Is Lubbock, Texas Safe?

Population 273,071 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lubbock has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 278.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,927 per 100K.

Lubbock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLubbockTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2497.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1927.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate501.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

278.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2498/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lubbock

Violent crime in Lubbock is below the national average. The rate of 285.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2497.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,927 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lubbock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary430
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,927
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft501
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lubbock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lubbock
285.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lubbock
2497.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lubbock Safety

Is Lubbock safe?
Not especially. Lubbock earns a D- with a crime rate of 278.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lubbock?
278.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2497.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lubbock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lubbock's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,927 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lubbock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lubbock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lubbock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lubbock?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lubbock's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Lubbock compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lubbock ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
Bad. A D- grade and 278.3 per-thousand rate put Lubbock below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lubbock?
285.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (66), and murder (6.0) 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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