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Is Missouri City, Texas Safe?

Population 77,327 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Missouri City means there's room for concern. The 229.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,708 per 100K.

Missouri City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMissouri CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2047.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1708.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2048/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Missouri City

Violent crime in Missouri City is below the national average. The rate of 251.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2047.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,708 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Missouri City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,708
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Missouri City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Missouri City
251.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Missouri City
2047.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri City Safety

Is Missouri City safe?
Not especially. Missouri City earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Missouri City?
229.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2047.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Missouri City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Missouri City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,708 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Missouri City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Missouri City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Missouri City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Missouri City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Missouri City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Missouri City compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Missouri City ranks behind about 73% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Missouri City 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 Missouri City?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.9 per-thousand rate put Missouri City below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Missouri City?
251.4 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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