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Is Wichita Falls, Texas Safe?

Population 101,951 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wichita Falls has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,690 per 100K.

Wichita Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWichita FallsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2236.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1690.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate199.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wichita Falls

Violent crime in Wichita Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 357.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2236.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,690 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wichita Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,690
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft199
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wichita Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wichita Falls
357.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wichita Falls
2236.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wichita Falls Safety

Is Wichita Falls safe?
Not especially. Wichita Falls earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 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 Wichita Falls?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2236.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wichita Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wichita Falls's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,690 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wichita Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wichita Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wichita Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wichita Falls?
No. Crime in Wichita Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Wichita Falls compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Wichita Falls ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Wichita Falls below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wichita Falls?
357.7 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (81), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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