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Is Stephenville, Texas Safe?

Population 21,793 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stephenville is a smaller community of 21,793 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,601 per 100K.

Stephenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStephenvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2092.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1601.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2093/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stephenville

Violent crime in Stephenville is close to the national average. The rate of 397.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2092.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,601 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stephenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery100
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,601
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stephenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stephenville
397.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stephenville
2092.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stephenville Safety

Is Stephenville safe?
Not especially. Stephenville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.1 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 Stephenville?
249.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2092.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stephenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stephenville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,601 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stephenville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stephenville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stephenville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stephenville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Stephenville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Stephenville compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Stephenville ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Stephenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Stephenville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.1 per-thousand rate put Stephenville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stephenville?
397.8 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (100), 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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