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Is University Park, Texas Safe?

Population 25,323 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

University Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,814 per 100K.

University Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUniversity ParkTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2330.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1814.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2330/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for University Park

Violent crime in University Park is below the national average. The rate of 267.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2330.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,814 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

University Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,814
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How University Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

University Park
267.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

University Park
2330.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About University Park Safety

Is University Park safe?
Not especially. University Park earns a D with a crime rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in University Park?
259.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2330.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is University Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. University Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,814 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in University Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in University Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the University Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in University Park?
No. Crime in University Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does University Park compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. University Park ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is University Park 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 University Park?
Bad. A D grade and 259.7 per-thousand rate put University Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in University Park?
267.2 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (43), 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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