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Is Temple, Texas Safe?

Population 98,412 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Temple earns a C- safety grade with 238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,295 per 100K.

Temple Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTempleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate309.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1295.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate178.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

309/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2071/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Temple

Violent crime in Temple is close to the national average. The rate of 309.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,295 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Temple Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,295
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft178
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Temple Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple
309.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple
2071.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Temple Safety

Is Temple safe?
Not especially. Temple earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.1 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 Temple?
238.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 309.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Temple safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Temple's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,295 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Temple?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Temple generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Temple police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Temple?
No. Crime in Temple has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Temple compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Temple ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Temple 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 Temple?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.1 per-thousand rate put Temple below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 309 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Temple?
309.4 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (78), 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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