B-
32%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
23%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
33%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBreckenridge/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime84n/a (estimate)1,5872,7322,324
Murder0n/a0.06.76.3
Rape1n/a18.950.040.0
Robbery2n/a37.870.566.1
Assault12n/a226.7304.7268.2
Violent crime15n/a (estimate)283432370
Burglary17n/a321.1334.3269.8
Theft43n/a812.21,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft9n/a170.0331.2282.7
Property crime69n/a (estimate)1,3032,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Breckenridge, TX

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Breckenridge is 31.7% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 15 violent crimes reported in Breckenridge, equivalent to 283 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 23.4%. Additionally, Breckenridge recorded 69 property crimes, amounting to 1303 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 33.3%.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Breckenridge reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Breckenridge?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Breckenridge residents. Out of the respondents (5 in total), 40% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Breckenridge were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 60% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Breckenridge a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Breckenridge, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Breckenridge presents a total crime rate that is 32% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Breckenridge experiences an average of 0.23 daily crimes, comprising 0.04 violent incidents and 0.19 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Breckenridge Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Breckenridge crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Breckenridge has decreased by 9.7% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 25% and property crime has decreased by 5.5%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Breckenridge

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Breckenridge crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Breckenridge has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Breckenridge has a population density of 1295 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Breckenridge crime rates.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Breckenridge, 65.3% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Breckenridge crime map



The Breckenridge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Breckenridge as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Breckenridge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Breckenridge crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Breckenridge crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Breckenridge are 23% lower than the national average
      • In Breckenridge you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Breckenridge is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Breckenridge has decreased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Breckenridge (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Breckenridge, TX per 100,000 people. In Breckenridge, the total number of daily crimes is 1.72 times less than the Texas average and 1.46 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Breckenridge is 1.52 times less than the Texas average and 1.31 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Breckenridge has a daily crime rate that is 1.76 times less than the Texas average and 1.50 times less than the national average.

        How Safe is Breckenridge (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Breckenridge to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Breckenridge safe? The gauges above illustrate that Breckenridge is safer than 43% of every city located within Texas along with 43% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Texas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Breckenridge, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Breckenridge

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Breckenridge is 1 in 353
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Breckenridge is 1 in 77
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Breckenridge is 1 in 64
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Breckenridge, Texas you have a 1 in 353 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 77 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Breckenridge.

        Year Over Year Crime In Breckenridge (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Breckenridge is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Breckenridge has decreased by 24% and the rate of property crime in Breckenridge has decreased by 4%. The total crime rate in Breckenridge has decreased by 8% year to year.

        Breckenridge police department

        Item Breckenridge Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1946,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.33.03.3
        There are a total of 19 Breckenridge police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.7% greater than the Texas average and 0.5% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Texas

        State Total offenders Texas /100K National /100K
        Texas95,281443266
        There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Moran, TX2196333,3704,003
        Breckenridge, TX5,4352831,3031,587

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Cottonwood, CA5,4353581,6782,036
        Centerville, IA5,4332832,0932,376
        Carver, MN5,43898689787
        Cottleville, MO5,43917275292
        San Leon, TX5,4393351,7842,119
        Breckenridge, TX5,4352831,3031,587
        Source: The Breckenridge, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.