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Is Pearland, Texas Safe?

Population 129,930 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pearland earns a C- safety grade with 237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,494 per 100K.

Pearland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPearlandTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2077.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1494.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2077/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pearland

Violent crime in Pearland is below the national average. The rate of 296.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2077.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,494 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pearland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,494
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pearland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pearland
296.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pearland
2077.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pearland Safety

Is Pearland safe?
Not especially. Pearland earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pearland?
237.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2077.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pearland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pearland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,494 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pearland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pearland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pearland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pearland?
Crime rates have held steady in Pearland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Pearland compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Pearland ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pearland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Pearland?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.4 per-thousand rate put Pearland below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pearland?
296.3 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) 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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