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Is Palestine, Texas Safe?

Population 19,555 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,555, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Palestine earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,132 per 100K.

Palestine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalestineTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1832.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1132.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate245.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1832/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palestine

Violent crime in Palestine is well below the national average. The rate of 215.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1832.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,132 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palestine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,132
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft245
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palestine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palestine
215.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palestine
1832.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palestine Safety

Is Palestine safe?
Not especially. Palestine earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 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 Palestine?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1832.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palestine safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Palestine 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 Palestine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palestine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palestine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palestine?
No. Crime in Palestine has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Palestine compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Palestine ranks behind about 63% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Palestine to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Palestine?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Palestine?
215.8 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) 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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