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Is Texarkana, Texas Safe?

Population 36,195 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 36,195, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Texarkana earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,210 per 100K.

Texarkana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTexarkanaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1210.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate165.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1700/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Texarkana

Violent crime in Texarkana is below the national average. The rate of 284.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,210 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Texarkana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,210
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft165
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Texarkana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texarkana
284.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texarkana
1700.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Texarkana Safety

Is Texarkana safe?
It depends on where in Texarkana you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Texarkana?
198.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Texarkana safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Texarkana has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Texarkana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Texarkana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Texarkana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Texarkana?
Crime rates have held steady in Texarkana, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Texarkana compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Texarkana ranks behind about 61% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Texarkana to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Texarkana?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Texarkana?
284.8 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) 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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