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Is White Settlement, Texas Safe?

Population 17,932 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,932, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. White Settlement earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,522 per 100K.

White Settlement Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhite SettlementTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1877.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1522.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1877/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for White Settlement

Violent crime in White Settlement is close to the national average. The rate of 336.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1877.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,522 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

White Settlement Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,522
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How White Settlement Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

White Settlement
336.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

White Settlement
1877.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About White Settlement Safety

Is White Settlement safe?
Not especially. White Settlement earns a C with a crime rate of 221.4 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 White Settlement?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1877.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is White Settlement safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. White Settlement's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,522 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in White Settlement?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in White Settlement generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the White Settlement police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in White Settlement?
Crime rates have held steady in White Settlement, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does White Settlement compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. White Settlement ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is White Settlement to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in White Settlement?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put White Settlement below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in White Settlement?
336.3 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (61), 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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