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Is Universal City, Texas Safe?

Population 20,399 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,399, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Universal City earns a C with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,562 per 100K.

Universal City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUniversal CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate421.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1766.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1562.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1766/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Universal City

Violent crime in Universal City is above the national average. The rate of 421.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1766.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,562 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Universal City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,562
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Universal City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Universal City
421.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Universal City
1766.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Universal City Safety

Is Universal City safe?
Not especially. Universal City earns a C with a crime rate of 218.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Universal City?
218.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 421.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1766.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Universal City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Universal City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,562 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Universal City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Universal City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Universal City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Universal City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Universal City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Universal City compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Universal City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Universal City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Universal City?
Bad. A C grade and 218.8 per-thousand rate put Universal City below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Universal City?
421.3 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (80), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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