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Is Palmview, Texas Safe?

Population 15,878 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,878, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Palmview earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,349 per 100K.

Palmview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalmviewTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2164.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1349.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2165/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palmview

Violent crime in Palmview is below the national average. The rate of 253.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2164.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,349 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palmview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,349
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palmview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmview
253.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmview
2164.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmview Safety

Is Palmview safe?
Not especially. Palmview earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Palmview?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2164.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palmview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palmview's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,349 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palmview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palmview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palmview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palmview?
No. Crime in Palmview has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Palmview compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Palmview ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Palmview 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 Palmview?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put Palmview below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palmview?
253.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (35), 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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