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Is Port Arthur, Texas Safe?

Population 55,804 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Port Arthur faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,880 per 100K.

Port Arthur Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort ArthurTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2339.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1880.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate518.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2340/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Arthur

Violent crime in Port Arthur is close to the national average. The rate of 325.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2339.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,880 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Arthur Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,880
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft518
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Arthur Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Arthur
325.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Arthur
2339.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Arthur Safety

Is Port Arthur safe?
Not especially. Port Arthur earns a D with a crime rate of 266.5 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 Port Arthur?
266.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2339.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Arthur safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Arthur's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,880 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Arthur?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Arthur generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Arthur police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Arthur?
No. Crime in Port Arthur has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Port Arthur compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Port Arthur ranks behind about 86% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Port Arthur to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Port Arthur?
Bad. A D grade and 266.5 per-thousand rate put Port Arthur below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Arthur?
325.4 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) 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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