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Is Robstown, Texas Safe?

Population 10,324 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,324, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Robstown earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,715 per 100K.

Robstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRobstownTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1715.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate200.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Robstown

Violent crime in Robstown is below the national average. The rate of 299.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,715 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Robstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,715
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft200
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Robstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Robstown
299.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Robstown
2228.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Robstown Safety

Is Robstown safe?
Not especially. Robstown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Robstown?
252.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Robstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Robstown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,715 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Robstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Robstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Robstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Robstown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Robstown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Robstown compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Robstown ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Robstown 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 Robstown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.8 per-thousand rate put Robstown below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Robstown?
299.3 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (39), 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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