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Is Prosper, Texas Safe?

Population 45,605 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Prosper faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,584 per 100K.

Prosper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricProsperTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2404.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1584.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2404/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Prosper

Violent crime in Prosper is below the national average. The rate of 301.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2404.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,584 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Prosper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,584
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Prosper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prosper
301.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prosper
2404.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prosper Safety

Is Prosper safe?
Not especially. Prosper earns a D with a crime rate of 270.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Prosper?
270.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2404.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Prosper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Prosper's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,584 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Prosper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Prosper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Prosper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Prosper?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Prosper's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Prosper compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Prosper ranks behind about 92% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Prosper 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 Prosper?
Bad. A D grade and 270.5 per-thousand rate put Prosper below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Prosper?
301.1 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (43), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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