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Is Red Oak, Texas Safe?

Population 20,394 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,394, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Red Oak earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,720 per 100K.

Red Oak Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRed OakTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2053.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1720.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate496.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2054/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Red Oak

Violent crime in Red Oak is below the national average. The rate of 222.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2053.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,720 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Red Oak Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,720
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft496
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Red Oak Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Oak
222.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Oak
2053.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Oak Safety

Is Red Oak safe?
Not especially. Red Oak earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Red Oak?
227.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2053.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Red Oak safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Red Oak's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,720 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Red Oak?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Red Oak generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Red Oak police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Red Oak?
Crime rates have held steady in Red Oak, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Red Oak compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Red Oak ranks behind about 73% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Red Oak to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Red Oak?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.7 per-thousand rate put Red Oak below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 223 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Red Oak?
222.9 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) 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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