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Is Snyder, Texas Safe?

Population 11,166 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Snyder is a smaller community of 11,166 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,500 per 100K.

Snyder Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSnyderTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2184.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1500.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2184/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Snyder

Violent crime in Snyder is below the national average. The rate of 285.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2184.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,500 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Snyder Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,500
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Snyder Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snyder
285.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snyder
2184.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Snyder Safety

Is Snyder safe?
Not especially. Snyder earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Snyder?
247 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2184.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Snyder safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Snyder's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,500 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Snyder?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Snyder generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Snyder police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Snyder?
No. Crime in Snyder has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Snyder compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Snyder ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Snyder to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Snyder?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247 per-thousand rate put Snyder below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Snyder?
285.6 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) 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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