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Is Paris, Texas Safe?

Population 25,205 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Paris is a smaller community of 25,205 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,279 per 100K.

Paris Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParisTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1873.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1279.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate384.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paris

Violent crime in Paris is close to the national average. The rate of 312.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1873.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,279 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Paris Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,279
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft384
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paris Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paris
312.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paris
1873.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Safety

Is Paris safe?
Not especially. Paris earns a C with a crime rate of 218.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Paris?
218.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1873.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paris safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Paris's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,279 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Paris?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paris generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paris police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paris?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Paris's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Paris compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Paris ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Paris to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Paris?
Bad. A C grade and 218.5 per-thousand rate put Paris below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Paris?
312.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) 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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