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Is Saginaw, Texas Safe?

Population 26,706 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Saginaw is a smaller community of 26,706 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,621 per 100K.

Saginaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaginawTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate414.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1902.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1621.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate355.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1903/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saginaw

Violent crime in Saginaw is close to the national average. The rate of 414.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1902.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,621 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Saginaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,621
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft355
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saginaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saginaw
414.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saginaw
1902.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saginaw Safety

Is Saginaw safe?
Not especially. Saginaw earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.7 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 Saginaw?
231.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 414.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1902.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saginaw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Saginaw's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,621 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Saginaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saginaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saginaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saginaw?
No. Crime in Saginaw has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Saginaw compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Saginaw ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Saginaw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Saginaw?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.7 per-thousand rate put Saginaw below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Saginaw?
414.7 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (78), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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