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Is Mineral Wells, Texas Safe?

Population 15,983 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,983, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mineral Wells earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,742 per 100K.

Mineral Wells Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMineral WellsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2078.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1742.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate524.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2079/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mineral Wells

Violent crime in Mineral Wells is below the national average. The rate of 270.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2078.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,742 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mineral Wells Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,742
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft524
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mineral Wells Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mineral Wells
270.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mineral Wells
2078.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mineral Wells Safety

Is Mineral Wells safe?
Not especially. Mineral Wells earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mineral Wells?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2078.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mineral Wells safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mineral Wells's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,742 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mineral Wells?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mineral Wells generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mineral Wells police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mineral Wells?
No. Crime in Mineral Wells has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Mineral Wells compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Mineral Wells ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mineral Wells to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mineral Wells?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Mineral Wells below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mineral Wells?
270.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (65), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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