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Is Tyler, Texas Safe?

Population 113,723 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Tyler runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,608 per 100K.

Tyler Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTylerTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2189.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1608.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate533.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2190/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tyler

Violent crime in Tyler is close to the national average. The rate of 384.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2189.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,608 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tyler Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,608
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft533
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tyler Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tyler
384.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tyler
2189.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tyler Safety

Is Tyler safe?
Not especially. Tyler earns a D with a crime rate of 257.4 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 Tyler?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2189.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tyler safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tyler's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,608 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tyler?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tyler generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tyler police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tyler?
Crime rates have held steady in Tyler, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Tyler compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Tyler ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tyler to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tyler?
Bad. A D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Tyler below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tyler?
384.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (62), and murder (8.0) 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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