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Is San Angelo, Texas Safe?

Population 100,640 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Angelo earns a C- safety grade with 229 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,588 per 100K.

San Angelo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan AngeloTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1992.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1588.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate497.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1993/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Angelo

Violent crime in San Angelo is below the national average. The rate of 297.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1992.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,588 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Angelo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,588
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft497
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Angelo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Angelo
297.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Angelo
1992.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Angelo Safety

Is San Angelo safe?
Not especially. San Angelo earns a C- with a crime rate of 229 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Angelo?
229 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1992.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Angelo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Angelo's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,588 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Angelo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Angelo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Angelo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Angelo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. San Angelo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does San Angelo compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. San Angelo ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is San Angelo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in San Angelo?
Bad. A C- grade and 229 per-thousand rate put San Angelo below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Angelo?
297.5 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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