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Is Nacogdoches, Texas Safe?

Population 32,500 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Nacogdoches has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 265.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,497 per 100K.

Nacogdoches Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNacogdochesTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate328.0--268.2
Theft Rate1497.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate326.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nacogdoches

Violent crime in Nacogdoches is above the national average. The rate of 418.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,497 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 328 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Nacogdoches Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault328
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery99
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,497
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft326
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nacogdoches Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nacogdoches
418.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nacogdoches
2238.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nacogdoches Safety

Is Nacogdoches safe?
Not especially. Nacogdoches earns a D with a crime rate of 265.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Nacogdoches?
265.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nacogdoches safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nacogdoches's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,497 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nacogdoches?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nacogdoches generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nacogdoches police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nacogdoches?
Crime rates have held steady in Nacogdoches, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Nacogdoches compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Nacogdoches ranks behind about 91% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Nacogdoches to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Nacogdoches?
Bad. A D grade and 265.7 per-thousand rate put Nacogdoches below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nacogdoches?
418.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (328), robbery (99), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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