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Is West University Place, Texas Safe?

Population 15,158 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in West University Place runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,918 per 100K.

West University Place Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest University PlaceTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2217.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1918.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate492.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2218/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West University Place

Violent crime in West University Place is close to the national average. The rate of 380.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2217.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,918 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West University Place Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,918
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft492
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West University Place Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West University Place
380.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West University Place
2217.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West University Place Safety

Is West University Place safe?
Not especially. West University Place earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 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 West University Place?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2217.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West University Place safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West University Place's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,918 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West University Place?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West University Place generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West University Place police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West University Place?
No. Crime in West University Place has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does West University Place compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. West University Place ranks behind about 88% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is West University Place to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in West University Place?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put West University Place below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West University Place?
380.5 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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