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Is Rockwall, Texas Safe?

Population 53,980 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rockwall has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Rockwall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRockwallTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate578.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2304/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rockwall

Violent crime in Rockwall is close to the national average. The rate of 333.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rockwall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft578
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rockwall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockwall
333.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockwall
2304.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockwall Safety

Is Rockwall safe?
Not especially. Rockwall earns a D with a crime rate of 263.8 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 Rockwall?
263.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rockwall safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rockwall's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,459 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rockwall?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rockwall generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rockwall police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rockwall?
No. Crime in Rockwall has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Rockwall compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Rockwall ranks behind about 85% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rockwall to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rockwall?
Bad. A D grade and 263.8 per-thousand rate put Rockwall below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rockwall?
333.7 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (58), 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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