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Is San Antonio, Texas Safe?

Population 1,548,422 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, San Antonio faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,652 per 100K.

San Antonio Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan AntonioTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate429.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate287.0--268.2
Theft Rate1652.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

429/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Antonio

Violent crime in San Antonio is above the national average. The rate of 429.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,652 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Antonio Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault287
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary412
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,652
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Antonio Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Antonio
429.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Antonio
2154.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Antonio Safety

Is San Antonio safe?
Not especially. San Antonio earns a D with a crime rate of 258.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Antonio?
258.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 429.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Antonio safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Antonio's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,652 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Antonio?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Antonio generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Antonio police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Antonio?
No. Crime in San Antonio has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does San Antonio compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. San Antonio ranks behind about 90% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is San Antonio to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in San Antonio?
Bad. A D grade and 258.4 per-thousand rate put San Antonio below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 429 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Antonio?
429.3 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (287), robbery (54), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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