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Is Roma, Texas Safe?

Population 11,543 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Roma is a smaller community of 11,543 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,858 per 100K.

Roma Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRomaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1858.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate436.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2113/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roma

Violent crime in Roma is close to the national average. The rate of 339.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,858 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roma Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,858
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft436
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roma Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roma
339.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roma
2113.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roma Safety

Is Roma safe?
Not especially. Roma earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.2 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 Roma?
245.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roma safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roma's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,858 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roma?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roma generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roma police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roma?
No. Crime in Roma has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Roma compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Roma ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Roma 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 Roma?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.2 per-thousand rate put Roma below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 339 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roma?
339.3 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) 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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