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Is Terrell, Texas Safe?

Population 23,921 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Terrell is a smaller community of 23,921 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,314 per 100K.

Terrell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTerrellTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1314.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

227.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1936/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Terrell

Violent crime in Terrell is close to the national average. The rate of 336.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,314 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Terrell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,314
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Terrell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Terrell
336.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Terrell
1935.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Terrell Safety

Is Terrell safe?
Not especially. Terrell earns a C with a crime rate of 227.2 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 Terrell?
227.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Terrell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Terrell's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,314 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Terrell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Terrell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Terrell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Terrell?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Terrell's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Terrell compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Terrell ranks behind about 62% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Terrell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Terrell?
Bad. A C grade and 227.2 per-thousand rate put Terrell below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Terrell?
336.4 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (85), and murder (7.0) 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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