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Is Rockport, Texas Safe?

Population 11,348 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rockport is a smaller community of 11,348 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,452 per 100K.

Rockport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRockportTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1678.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1452.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1679/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rockport

Violent crime in Rockport is close to the national average. The rate of 407.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1678.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,452 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rockport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary177
066% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,452
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rockport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockport
407.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockport
1678.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockport Safety

Is Rockport safe?
Not especially. Rockport earns a C with a crime rate of 208.6 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 Rockport?
208.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1678.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rockport safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rockport 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 Rockport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rockport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rockport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rockport?
Crime rates have held steady in Rockport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Rockport compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Rockport ranks behind about 63% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Rockport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rockport?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rockport?
407.1 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (93), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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