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Is Pampa, Texas Safe?

Population 16,414 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pampa is a smaller community of 16,414 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,012 per 100K.

Pampa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPampaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2275.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate2012.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate548.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2276/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pampa

Violent crime in Pampa is below the national average. The rate of 233.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2275.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,012 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pampa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,012
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft548
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pampa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pampa
233.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pampa
2275.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pampa Safety

Is Pampa safe?
Not especially. Pampa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pampa?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2275.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pampa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pampa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,012 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pampa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pampa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pampa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pampa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pampa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Pampa compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Pampa ranks behind about 73% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pampa 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 Pampa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put Pampa below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 234 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pampa?
233.7 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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