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Is Taylor, Texas Safe?

Population 18,402 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,402, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Taylor earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,725 per 100K.

Taylor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTaylorTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1725.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2162/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Taylor

Violent crime in Taylor is close to the national average. The rate of 367.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,725 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Taylor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,725
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Taylor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylor
367.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylor
2161.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Taylor Safety

Is Taylor safe?
Not especially. Taylor earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.9 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 Taylor?
252.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Taylor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Taylor's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,725 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Taylor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Taylor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Taylor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Taylor?
Crime rates have held steady in Taylor, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Taylor compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Taylor ranks behind about 88% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Taylor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Taylor?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.9 per-thousand rate put Taylor below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Taylor?
367.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (54), 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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