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Is Rowlett, Texas Safe?

Population 67,890 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rowlett, Texas sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 217.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Rowlett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRowlettTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1761.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate340.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1762/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rowlett

Violent crime in Rowlett is close to the national average. The rate of 409.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1761.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 340 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Rowlett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault340
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rowlett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rowlett
409.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rowlett
1761.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rowlett Safety

Is Rowlett safe?
Not especially. Rowlett earns a C with a crime rate of 217.1 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 Rowlett?
217.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1761.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rowlett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rowlett's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rowlett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rowlett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rowlett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rowlett?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rowlett's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Rowlett compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Rowlett ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rowlett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rowlett?
Bad. A C grade and 217.1 per-thousand rate put Rowlett below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rowlett?
409.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (340), robbery (101), and murder (7.0) 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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