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Is Wylie, Texas Safe?

Population 63,842 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Wylie means there's room for concern. The 238 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,255 per 100K.

Wylie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWylieTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1255.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate235.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wylie

Violent crime in Wylie is close to the national average. The rate of 393.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,255 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wylie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,255
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft235
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wylie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wylie
393.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wylie
1987.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wylie Safety

Is Wylie safe?
Not especially. Wylie earns a C- with a crime rate of 238 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 Wylie?
238 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wylie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wylie's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,255 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wylie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wylie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wylie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wylie?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wylie's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Wylie compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Wylie ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wylie 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 Wylie?
Bad. A C- grade and 238 per-thousand rate put Wylie below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wylie?
393.2 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (51), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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