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Is Seabrook, Texas Safe?

Population 13,974 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Seabrook is a smaller community of 13,974 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,496 per 100K.

Seabrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeabrookTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2133.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1496.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate438.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Seabrook

Violent crime in Seabrook is close to the national average. The rate of 321.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2133.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,496 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Seabrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,496
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft438
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Seabrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seabrook
321.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seabrook
2133.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Seabrook Safety

Is Seabrook safe?
Not especially. Seabrook earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 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 Seabrook?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2133.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Seabrook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Seabrook's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,496 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seabrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Seabrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Seabrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Seabrook?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Seabrook's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Seabrook compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Seabrook ranks behind about 84% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Seabrook 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 Seabrook?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Seabrook below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Seabrook?
321.3 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (80), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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