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Is Santa Fe, Texas Safe?

Population 13,913 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,913, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Santa Fe earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,675 per 100K.

Santa Fe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta FeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2027.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1675.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate284.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2028/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Fe

Violent crime in Santa Fe is close to the national average. The rate of 363.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2027.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,675 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Fe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,675
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft284
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Fe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe
363.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe
2027.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Fe Safety

Is Santa Fe safe?
Not especially. Santa Fe earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 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 Santa Fe?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2027.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Fe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Fe's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,675 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Fe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Fe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Fe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Fe?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Santa Fe's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Santa Fe compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Santa Fe ranks behind about 84% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Fe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Santa Fe?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Santa Fe below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Fe?
363.3 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (42), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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