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Is McKinney, Texas Safe?

Population 236,001 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for McKinney means there's room for concern. The 241.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

McKinney Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcKinneyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1996.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate348.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate195.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

418/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1996/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McKinney

Violent crime in McKinney is close to the national average. The rate of 417.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1996.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 348 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

McKinney Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault348
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft195
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McKinney Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McKinney
417.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McKinney
1996.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McKinney Safety

Is McKinney safe?
Not especially. McKinney earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.4 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 McKinney?
241.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1996.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McKinney safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. McKinney's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,603 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in McKinney?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McKinney generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McKinney police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McKinney?
Crime rates have held steady in McKinney, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does McKinney compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. McKinney ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is McKinney to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in McKinney?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.4 per-thousand rate put McKinney below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 418 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in McKinney?
417.5 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (348), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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