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Is Seguin, Texas Safe?

Population 41,048 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Seguin is a smaller community of 41,048 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,278 per 100K.

Seguin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeguinTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1945.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1278.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

344/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1946/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Seguin

Violent crime in Seguin is close to the national average. The rate of 343.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1945.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,278 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Seguin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,278
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Seguin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seguin
343.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seguin
1945.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Seguin Safety

Is Seguin safe?
Not especially. Seguin earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 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 Seguin?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1945.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Seguin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Seguin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,278 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seguin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Seguin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Seguin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Seguin?
Crime rates have held steady in Seguin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Seguin compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Seguin ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Seguin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Seguin?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put Seguin below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 344 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Seguin?
343.5 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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