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Is Round Rock, Texas Safe?

Population 141,282 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Round Rock runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,680 per 100K.

Round Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRound RockTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2326.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1680.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Round Rock

Violent crime in Round Rock is close to the national average. The rate of 360.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2326.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,680 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Round Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,680
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Round Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Rock
360.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Rock
2326.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Round Rock Safety

Is Round Rock safe?
Not especially. Round Rock earns a D with a crime rate of 268.7 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 Round Rock?
268.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2326.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Round Rock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Round Rock's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,680 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Round Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Round Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Round Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Round Rock?
Crime rates have held steady in Round Rock, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Round Rock compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Round Rock ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Round Rock 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 Round Rock?
Bad. A D grade and 268.7 per-thousand rate put Round Rock below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Round Rock?
360.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (71), and murder (8.0) 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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