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Is Murphy, Texas Safe?

Population 20,985 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Murphy is a smaller community of 20,985 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,570 per 100K.

Murphy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMurphyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate211.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2239.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate128.0--268.2
Theft Rate1570.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

211/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2240/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Murphy

Violent crime in Murphy is well below the national average. The rate of 211.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2239.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,570 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Murphy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault128
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,570
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Murphy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murphy
211.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murphy
2239.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy Safety

Is Murphy safe?
Not especially. Murphy earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Murphy?
245.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 211.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2239.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Murphy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Murphy's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,570 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Murphy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Murphy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Murphy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Murphy?
Crime rates have held steady in Murphy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Murphy compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Murphy ranks behind about 86% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Murphy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Murphy?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.1 per-thousand rate put Murphy below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 211 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Murphy?
211.3 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (128), robbery (31), and murder (2.0) 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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