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Is Lufkin, Texas Safe?

Population 34,350 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lufkin 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 269.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,944 per 100K.

Lufkin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLufkinTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2417.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1944.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2417/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lufkin

Violent crime in Lufkin is below the national average. The rate of 280.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2417.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,944 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lufkin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,944
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lufkin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lufkin
280.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lufkin
2417.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lufkin Safety

Is Lufkin safe?
Not especially. Lufkin earns a D with a crime rate of 269.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lufkin?
269.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2417.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lufkin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lufkin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,944 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lufkin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lufkin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lufkin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lufkin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lufkin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lufkin compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lufkin ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lufkin 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 Lufkin?
Bad. A D grade and 269.8 per-thousand rate put Lufkin below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lufkin?
280.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (36), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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