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Is Town of Pecos, Texas Safe?

Population 10,386 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,386, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Town of Pecos earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,713 per 100K.

Town of Pecos Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTown of PecosTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2163.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1713.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate550.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2164/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Town of Pecos

Violent crime in Town of Pecos is below the national average. The rate of 259.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2163.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,713 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Town of Pecos Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,713
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft550
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Town of Pecos Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Town of Pecos
259.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Town of Pecos
2163.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Town of Pecos Safety

Is Town of Pecos safe?
Not especially. Town of Pecos earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Town of Pecos?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2163.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Town of Pecos safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Town of Pecos's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,713 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Town of Pecos?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Town of Pecos generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Town of Pecos police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Town of Pecos?
Crime rates have held steady in Town of Pecos, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Town of Pecos compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Town of Pecos ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Town of Pecos 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 Town of Pecos?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Town of Pecos below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Town of Pecos?
259.7 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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