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Is Texas City, Texas Safe?

Population 59,733 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Texas City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Texas City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTexas CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2292.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Texas City

Violent crime in Texas City is below the national average. The rate of 295.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2292.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Texas City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Texas City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texas City
295.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texas City
2292.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas City Safety

Is Texas City safe?
Not especially. Texas City earns a D with a crime rate of 258.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Texas City?
258.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2292.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Texas City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Texas City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Texas City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Texas City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Texas City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Texas City?
No. Crime in Texas City has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Texas City compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Texas City ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Texas City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Texas City?
Bad. A D grade and 258.9 per-thousand rate put Texas City below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Texas City?
295.9 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) 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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