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Is Port Neches, Texas Safe?

Population 13,768 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Neches is a smaller community of 13,768 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,258 per 100K.

Port Neches Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort NechesTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1745.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1258.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate168.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1746/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Neches

Violent crime in Port Neches is close to the national average. The rate of 366.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1745.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,258 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Port Neches Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,258
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft168
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Neches Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Neches
366.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Neches
1745.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Neches Safety

Is Port Neches safe?
Not especially. Port Neches earns a C with a crime rate of 211.2 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 Neches?
211.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1745.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Neches safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Port Neches 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 Port Neches?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Neches generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Neches police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Neches?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Neches's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Port Neches compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Port Neches isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Port Neches to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Port Neches?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Neches?
366.6 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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