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Is North Richland Hills, Texas Safe?

Population 70,843 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, North Richland Hills faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,983 per 100K.

North Richland Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Richland HillsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate438.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2414.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate10.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1983.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate479.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

285.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

439/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2414/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Richland Hills

Violent crime in North Richland Hills is above the national average. The rate of 438.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2414.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,983 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Richland Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder10
01.8x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,983
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft479
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Richland Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Richland Hills
438.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Richland Hills
2414.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Richland Hills Safety

Is North Richland Hills safe?
Not especially. North Richland Hills earns a D- with a crime rate of 285.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Richland Hills?
285.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 438.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2414.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Richland Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Richland Hills's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,983 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Richland Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Richland Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Richland Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Richland Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in North Richland Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does North Richland Hills compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. North Richland Hills ranks behind about 89% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is North Richland Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in North Richland Hills?
Bad. A D- grade and 285.3 per-thousand rate put North Richland Hills below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 439 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Richland Hills?
438.5 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (106), and murder (10.0) per 100,000.

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