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Is Pleasanton, Texas Safe?

Population 11,511 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,511, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pleasanton earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,345 per 100K.

Pleasanton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPleasantonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1716.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate158.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1716/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pleasanton

Violent crime in Pleasanton is below the national average. The rate of 268.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1716.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pleasanton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft158
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pleasanton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasanton
268.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasanton
1716.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasanton Safety

Is Pleasanton safe?
It depends on where in Pleasanton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pleasanton?
198.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1716.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pleasanton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pleasanton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pleasanton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pleasanton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pleasanton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Pleasanton compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Pleasanton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pleasanton?
268.5 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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