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Is Schertz, Texas Safe?

Population 45,978 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Schertz runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,955 per 100K.

Schertz Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSchertzTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2389.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1955.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate335.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2390/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Schertz

Violent crime in Schertz is close to the national average. The rate of 315.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2389.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,955 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Schertz Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,955
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft335
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Schertz Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schertz
315.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schertz
2389.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Schertz Safety

Is Schertz safe?
Not especially. Schertz earns a D with a crime rate of 270.5 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 Schertz?
270.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2389.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Schertz safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Schertz's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,955 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Schertz?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Schertz generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Schertz police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Schertz?
No. Crime in Schertz has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Schertz compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Schertz ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Schertz to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Schertz?
Bad. A D grade and 270.5 per-thousand rate put Schertz below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Schertz?
315.1 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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