Montgomery County Crime & Safety

Montgomery County, Texas

Safety Score

31/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1624.3

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

267.6

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1356.7

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

31/100

Higher = safer

State avg 47/100

State Safety Rank

#176

of 254 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Montgomery County, Texas

Montgomery County Remains Below National Crime Rates

Montgomery County earns a strong 97.4 safety score, reflecting a secure environment for its growing population. The total crime rate of 1,624.3 per 100,000 sits comfortably below the national average of 2,385.5.

Stronger Safety Scores than State Average

The county outperforms the Texas average safety score of 96.8, proving its resilience despite heavy regional traffic. Its total crime rate is also notably lower than the state average of 2,052.5 per 100,000.

Favorable Comparisons to Nearby Navarro

Montgomery maintains a lower crime rate than nearby Navarro County, which reports 1,924.9 incidents per 100,000. It provides a safer middle ground compared to more urbanized neighbors in the Houston metro area.

Property Offenses Outpace Violent Crime

Property crime accounts for 1,356.7 incidents per 100,000, while violent crime stays low at 267.6. Both figures remain significantly under the national benchmarks for property and violent offenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Montgomery County, TX?

Montgomery County has a total crime rate of 1624.3 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (267.6 per 100K) and property crimes (1356.7 per 100K).

Is Montgomery County, TX safe?

Montgomery County has a safety score of 31/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #176 out of 254 counties in Texas for safety (1 = safest).

How does Montgomery County crime compare to the Texas average?

What types of crime are most common in Montgomery County?

Property crime accounts for 1,356.7 incidents per 100,000, while violent crime stays low at 267.6. Both figures remain significantly under the national benchmarks for property and violent offenses.

How is crime data measured and reported for Montgomery County?

Crime data for Montgomery 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.

What is being done about crime in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County has a safety score of 31/100, which is below the Texas average of 47/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.