Cottle County Crime & Safety

Cottle County, Texas

Safety Score

98/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

Safe

Total Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

98/100

Higher = safer

State avg 47/100

State Safety Rank

of 254 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Cottle County, Texas

Cottle County Reports Perfect Safety Score

Cottle County achieves a perfect 100.0 safety score with no crimes reported in 2022. This puts the county far below the national crime rate of 2,385.5 per 100,000.

Leading Texas in Public Safety

Cottle ranks as one of the safest areas in Texas, far exceeding the 96.8 state average safety score. Two local agencies confirm a year without any major reported incidents.

Exceptionally Low Local Activity

While neighbors face typical state crime levels of 2,052.5 per 100,000, Cottle reports a zero crime rate. This exceptional data highlights a very quiet and secure rural environment.

Zero Reported Violent or Property Crimes

Both violent and property crime rates stand at zero for the latest reporting period. While this indicates a very safe year, residents still benefit from basic situational awareness.

Maintaining a Crime-Free Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Cottle County, TX?

Cottle County has a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (0.0 per 100K).

Is Cottle County, TX safe?

Cottle County has a safety score of 98/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #1 out of 254 counties in Texas for safety (1 = safest).

How does Cottle County crime compare to the Texas average?

Cottle ranks as one of the safest areas in Texas, far exceeding the 96.8 state average safety score. Two local agencies confirm a year without any major reported incidents.

What types of crime are most common in Cottle County?

Both violent and property crime rates stand at zero for the latest reporting period. While this indicates a very safe year, residents still benefit from basic situational awareness.

How is crime data measured and reported for Cottle County?

Crime data for Cottle County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Why is Cottle County safer than the Texas average?

Cottle County has a safety score of 98/100, which is above the Texas average of 47/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.