Foard County Crime & Safety

Foard 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).

Foard 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 #4 out of 254 counties in Texas for safety (1 = safest).

The county's safety score of 100.0 far exceeds the Texas average of 96.8. Two reporting agencies recorded no criminal incidents in 2022, placing the county at the top of state safety rankings.

Both violent and property crime rates sit at 0.0 per 100,000 people according to local reporting. While this indicates a very safe environment, such low numbers in rural areas can sometimes reflect minimal reporting or tiny populations.

Crime data for Foard 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.

Foard 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.