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Is Northlake, Texas Safe?

Population 12,036 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,036, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Northlake earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,351 per 100K.

Northlake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthlakeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1813.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1351.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate173.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1813/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northlake

Violent crime in Northlake is below the national average. The rate of 263.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1813.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,351 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northlake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,351
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft173
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northlake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northlake
263.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northlake
1813.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northlake Safety

Is Northlake safe?
Not especially. Northlake earns a C with a crime rate of 207.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Northlake?
207.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1813.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northlake safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Northlake has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northlake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northlake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northlake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northlake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Northlake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Northlake compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Northlake isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Northlake 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 Northlake?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Northlake?
263.3 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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