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Is The Colony, Texas Safe?

Population 46,196 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

The Colony is a smaller community of 46,196 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,958 per 100K.

The Colony Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricThe ColonyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2187.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1958.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate428.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for The Colony

Violent crime in The Colony is below the national average. The rate of 280.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2187.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,958 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

The Colony Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,958
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft428
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How The Colony Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

The Colony
280.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

The Colony
2187.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About The Colony Safety

Is The Colony safe?
Not especially. The Colony earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in The Colony?
246.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2187.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is The Colony safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. The Colony's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,958 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in The Colony?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in The Colony generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the The Colony police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in The Colony?
No. Crime in The Colony has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does The Colony compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. The Colony ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is The Colony 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 The Colony?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.8 per-thousand rate put The Colony below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in The Colony?
280.3 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) 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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