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Is Nederland, Texas Safe?

Population 18,108 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Nederland faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,936 per 100K.

Nederland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNederlandTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2350.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1936.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate431.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2350/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nederland

Violent crime in Nederland is below the national average. The rate of 308.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2350.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,936 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nederland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,936
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft431
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nederland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nederland
308.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nederland
2350.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nederland Safety

Is Nederland safe?
Not especially. Nederland earns a D with a crime rate of 265.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Nederland?
265.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2350.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nederland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nederland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,936 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nederland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nederland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nederland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nederland?
No. Crime in Nederland has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Nederland compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Nederland ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Nederland 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 Nederland?
Bad. A D grade and 265.9 per-thousand rate put Nederland below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nederland?
308.2 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (36), and murder (6.0) 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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