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Is Pasadena, Texas Safe?

Population 148,539 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Pasadena faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Pasadena Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPasadenaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2335.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate560.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2336/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pasadena

Violent crime in Pasadena is below the national average. The rate of 258.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2335.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pasadena Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft560
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pasadena Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pasadena
258.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pasadena
2335.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pasadena Safety

Is Pasadena safe?
Not especially. Pasadena earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pasadena?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2335.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pasadena safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pasadena's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pasadena?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pasadena generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pasadena police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pasadena?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pasadena's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Pasadena compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Pasadena ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Pasadena below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 259 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pasadena?
258.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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