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Is Weatherford, Texas Safe?

Population 40,634 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Weatherford faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,326 per 100K.

Weatherford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeatherfordTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2197.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1326.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2198/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weatherford

Violent crime in Weatherford is close to the national average. The rate of 398.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2197.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,326 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weatherford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,326
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weatherford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weatherford
398.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weatherford
2197.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weatherford Safety

Is Weatherford safe?
Not especially. Weatherford earns a D with a crime rate of 259.6 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 Weatherford?
259.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2197.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weatherford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weatherford's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,326 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weatherford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weatherford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weatherford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weatherford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Weatherford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Weatherford compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Weatherford ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Weatherford 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 Weatherford?
Bad. A D grade and 259.6 per-thousand rate put Weatherford below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weatherford?
398.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (95), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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