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Is Roanoke, Texas Safe?

Population 10,931 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,931, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Roanoke earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,166 per 100K.

Roanoke Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoanokeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1926.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1166.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1926/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roanoke

Violent crime in Roanoke is below the national average. The rate of 227.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1926.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,166 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roanoke Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,166
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roanoke Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roanoke
227.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roanoke
1926.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roanoke Safety

Is Roanoke safe?
Not especially. Roanoke earns a C with a crime rate of 215.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Roanoke?
215.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1926.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roanoke safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roanoke generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roanoke police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roanoke?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Roanoke's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Roanoke compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Roanoke ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Roanoke?
227.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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