CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C-

Is Tomball, Texas Safe?

Population 15,768 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tomball is a smaller community of 15,768 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,294 per 100K.

Tomball Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTomballTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1294.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tomball

Violent crime in Tomball is close to the national average. The rate of 338.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,294 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tomball Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,294
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tomball Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tomball
338.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tomball
2045.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tomball Safety

Is Tomball safe?
Not especially. Tomball earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.4 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 Tomball?
238.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tomball safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tomball's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,294 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tomball?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tomball generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tomball police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tomball?
No. Crime in Tomball has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Tomball compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Tomball ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tomball 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 Tomball?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.4 per-thousand rate put Tomball below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tomball?
338.2 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Texas

Similar-sized communities in Texas. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Palmview15,878 pop · Grade D+
C-
See crime rates in Mineral Wells15,983 pop · Grade C-
C+
See crime rates in Highland Village16,029 pop · Grade C+
C
See crime rates in Uvalde15,455 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Rio Grande City15,451 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Hidalgo15,376 pop · Grade C
View all Texas city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Tomball

Get weekly safety updates for Tomball

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities