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Is Plainview, Texas Safe?

Population 19,314 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plainview is a smaller community of 19,314 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,362 per 100K.

Plainview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlainviewTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1362.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate196.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plainview

Violent crime in Plainview is close to the national average. The rate of 321.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,362 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plainview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,362
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft196
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plainview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plainview
321.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plainview
1821.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plainview Safety

Is Plainview safe?
Not especially. Plainview earns a C with a crime rate of 214.3 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 Plainview?
214.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plainview safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Plainview has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plainview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plainview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plainview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plainview?
Crime rates have held steady in Plainview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Plainview compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Plainview ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plainview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Plainview?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Plainview?
321.2 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (74), 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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