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Is Waxahachie, Texas Safe?

Population 50,090 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Waxahachie faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Waxahachie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaxahachieTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2142/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waxahachie

Violent crime in Waxahachie is close to the national average. The rate of 416.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waxahachie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waxahachie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waxahachie
416.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waxahachie
2142.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waxahachie Safety

Is Waxahachie safe?
Not especially. Waxahachie earns a D with a crime rate of 255.8 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 Waxahachie?
255.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waxahachie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waxahachie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,504 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Waxahachie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waxahachie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waxahachie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waxahachie?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Waxahachie's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Waxahachie compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Waxahachie ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Waxahachie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Waxahachie?
Bad. A D grade and 255.8 per-thousand rate put Waxahachie below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waxahachie?
416.0 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (69), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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