Texas Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 254 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
341.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1711.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
97/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Texas
National Context
Texas Maintains Crime Rates Below the National Average
Texas reports an average total crime rate of 2,052.5 per 100,000 residents, which sits significantly lower than the national benchmark of 2,385.5. This data positions the Lone Star State as a relatively safer alternative compared to many other regions across the country.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crimes Drive the Majority of Texas Offenses
Property crime dominates the state landscape at 1,711.2 incidents per 100,000 people, while violent crime remains much lower at 341.3. Both categories fall below national averages, suggesting that Texas residents primarily face risks related to theft or burglary rather than physical harm.
Safest Counties
Zero Reported Crimes in Texas' Safest Rural Counties
Cottle, Culberson, and Dickens Counties all report a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000, representing the peak of public safety in the state. These rural areas stand out for their total lack of both violent and property offenses, offering a stark contrast to more urbanized regions.
Crime Hotspots
High Concentration of Incidents in Specific Texas Counties
Martin County reports an outlier rate of 63,332.1 crimes per 100,000, while Clay and Loving Counties also show figures significantly higher than the state average. These statistical spikes often occur in small populations where a handful of incidents can dramatically inflate the per-capita data.
The Takeaway
A Generally Safe Outlook for the Lone Star State
With a total crime rate roughly 14% lower than the national average, Texas provides a secure environment for most of its residents and newcomers. While specific pockets show higher activity, the state's broad safety profile remains strong compared to the rest of the U.S.
Safest Counties
All Texas Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.