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Is Rosenberg, Texas Safe?

Population 42,701 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rosenberg 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 267.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,936 per 100K.

Rosenberg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRosenbergTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2319.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1936.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2320/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rosenberg

Violent crime in Rosenberg is close to the national average. The rate of 351.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2319.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,936 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rosenberg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,936
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rosenberg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rosenberg
351.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rosenberg
2319.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosenberg Safety

Is Rosenberg safe?
Not especially. Rosenberg earns a D with a crime rate of 267.1 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 Rosenberg?
267.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2319.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rosenberg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rosenberg's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,936 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rosenberg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rosenberg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rosenberg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rosenberg?
Crime rates have held steady in Rosenberg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Rosenberg compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Rosenberg ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rosenberg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rosenberg?
Bad. A D grade and 267.1 per-thousand rate put Rosenberg below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rosenberg?
351.4 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (76), and murder (6.0) 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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