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Is Webster, Texas Safe?

Population 12,507 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Webster is a smaller community of 12,507 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,423 per 100K.

Webster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWebsterTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1423.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate391.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2010/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Webster

Violent crime in Webster is close to the national average. The rate of 347.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,423 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Webster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,423
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft391
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Webster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webster
347.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webster
2010.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Webster Safety

Is Webster safe?
Not especially. Webster earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.8 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 Webster?
235.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Webster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Webster's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,423 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Webster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Webster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Webster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Webster?
No. Crime in Webster has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Webster compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Webster ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Webster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Webster?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.8 per-thousand rate put Webster below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Webster?
347.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (38), and murder (7.0) 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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