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Is Southlake, Texas Safe?

Population 31,175 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Southlake runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,714 per 100K.

Southlake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthlakeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2235.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1714.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2235/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southlake

Violent crime in Southlake is close to the national average. The rate of 325.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2235.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,714 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Southlake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,714
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Southlake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southlake
325.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southlake
2235.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Southlake Safety

Is Southlake safe?
Not especially. Southlake earns a D with a crime rate of 256.1 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 Southlake?
256.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2235.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southlake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southlake's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,714 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southlake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southlake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southlake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southlake?
No. Crime in Southlake has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Southlake compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Southlake ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Southlake 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 Southlake?
Bad. A D grade and 256.1 per-thousand rate put Southlake below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southlake?
325.7 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (46), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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