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12%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
14%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
12%
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 peopleCopperas Cove/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime774n/a (estimate)2,0452,7322,324
Murder2n/a5.36.76.3
Rape35n/a92.550.040.0
Robbery8n/a21.170.566.1
Assault75n/a198.2304.7268.2
Violent crime120n/a (estimate)317432370
Burglary89n/a235.2334.3269.8
Theft506n/a1,337.21,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft59n/a155.9331.2282.7
Property crime654n/a (estimate)1,7282,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Copperas Cove, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Copperas Cove crime rate is 12% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Copperas Cove, there were 120 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 317 per 100,000 individuals, 14.3% lower than the national average. Additionally, Copperas Cove recorded 654 property crimes, amounting to 1728 per 100,000 residents, 11.6% lower than the U.S. average.

When evaluating the Copperas Cove crime rate for every 100,000 residents, it positions itself in the middle range among all cities that reported crime. Our examination of total offenses, spanning both violent and property crimes, indicates that the reported Copperas Cove crime rates closely correspond to the national average reported by other regions.

Copperas Cove exhibits a property crime rate closely aligned with the national average. There were 1728 reported property crimes, which closely matches the national average of 1954 per 100,000 people. Consequently, the area's safety profile mirrors that of an average city, neither notably safer nor more dangerous than the norm. This balance suggests that Copperas Cove maintains a consistent approach to property crime prevention in line with the broader national landscape.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Copperas Cove?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Copperas Cove. Based on the results of the surveys (29 responses), 52% of people felt that there was very little crime in Copperas Cove and felt safe walking alone at night. While 48% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Copperas Cove a Safe Place to Live?

Is Copperas Cove a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Copperas Cove has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 12%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.12 daily incidents, encompassing 0.33 violent crimes and 1.79 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Copperas Cove as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Copperas Cove Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Copperas Cove. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Copperas Cove has increased by 3.2%. Violent crimes have decreased by 4.8%, while property crimes have increased by 4.8%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Copperas Cove

Copperas Cove reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Copperas Cove crime rates.

Copperas Cove has a population density of 1828.3 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Copperas Cove crime rates.

In Copperas Cove, 89.1% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

Copperas Cove crime map



The Copperas Cove crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Copperas Cove 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

      • Copperas Cove crime rates are 12% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Copperas Cove are 14% lower than the national average
      • In Copperas Cove you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Copperas Cove is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Copperas Cove has decreased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Copperas Cove (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Copperas Cove on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Copperas Cove (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.34 times less than the state average and 1.14 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Copperas Cove on a daily basis are 1.36 times less than than Texas average and 1.17 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Copperas Cove are 1.33 times less than the daily state average and 1.13 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Copperas Cove (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Copperas Cove to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Copperas Cove safe? The gauges above illustrate that Copperas Cove is safer than 34% of every city located within Texas along with 35% 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, Copperas Cove, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Copperas Cove

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Copperas Cove is 1 in 316
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Copperas Cove is 1 in 58
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Copperas Cove is 1 in 49
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Copperas Cove, Texas you have a 1 in 316 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 58 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Copperas Cove.

        Year Over Year Crime In Copperas Cove (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove has decreased by 15% and the rate of property crime in Copperas Cove has decreased by 7%. The total crime rate in Copperas Cove has decreased by 8% year to year.

        Copperas Cove police department

        Item Copperas Cove Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)7246,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.23.03.3
        There are a total of 72 Copperas Cove police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27.4% less than the Texas average and 32.9% less 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.

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Kempner, TX1,057000
        Killeen, TX148,5735421,7472,288
        Fort Hood, TX23,3026533,4774,129
        Copperas Cove, TX32,9603171,7282,045

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        Baldwin, NY32,9394071,6332,040
        Fair Lawn, NJ32,98651720771
        Nacogdoches, TX32,9122282,0182,246
        Copperas Cove, TX32,9603171,7282,045
        Source: The Copperas Cove, 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.