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Is Selma, Texas Safe?

Population 11,955 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,955, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Selma earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,669 per 100K.

Selma Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSelmaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2210.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1669.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2210/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Selma

Violent crime in Selma is below the national average. The rate of 233.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2210.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,669 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Selma Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary294
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,669
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Selma Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Selma
233.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Selma
2210.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Selma Safety

Is Selma safe?
Not especially. Selma earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Selma?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2210.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Selma safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Selma's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,669 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Selma?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Selma generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Selma police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Selma?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Selma's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Selma compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Selma ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Selma to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Selma?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put Selma below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Selma?
233.0 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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