Prairie View, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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41%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Prairie View_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	96	n/a (estimate)	1,360	2,732	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.7	6.3
Rape	1	n/a	14.2	50.0	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	28.3	70.5	66.1
Assault	14	n/a	198.3	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	17	n/a (estimate)	241	432	370
Burglary	29	n/a	410.8	334.3	269.8
Theft	38	n/a	538.3	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	170.0	331.2	282.7
Property crime	79	n/a (estimate)	1,119	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Prairie View, 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 Prairie View is 41.5% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 17 violent crimes reported in Prairie View, equivalent to 241 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 34.9%. Additionally, Prairie View recorded 79 property crimes, amounting to 1119 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 42.7%.

Prairie View showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Prairie View a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Prairie View is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Prairie View has a total crime rate that is 41% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.26 daily crimes (0.05 violent daily crimes and 0.22 daily property crimes) in Prairie View.

Has Crime in Prairie View Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Prairie View has increased by 52.4% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Prairie View is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 21.4%, while property crime has increased by 61.2%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Prairie View.

Potential Causes for Crime in Prairie View

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Prairie View, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Prairie View has a median home price of $188,300, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Prairie View, the average rental rates are $995 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Prairie View crime map

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

Prairie View crime rates are 41% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Prairie View are 35% lower than the national average
In Prairie View you have a 1 in 74 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Prairie View is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Prairie View has increased by 55%

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Daily Crime In Prairie View (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Prairie View, TX per 100,000 people. In Prairie View, the total number of daily crimes is 2.01 times less than the Texas average and 1.71 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Prairie View is 1.79 times less than the Texas average and 1.54 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Prairie View has a daily crime rate that is 2.06 times less than the Texas average and 1.75 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Prairie View (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Prairie View, Texas compared to other areas of Texas, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Prairie View safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Prairie View is safer than 54% of Texas cities, and 50% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Texas, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Prairie View. At this time, Prairie View sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Prairie View

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Prairie View is 1 in 416

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Prairie View is 1 in 90

The chance of being a victim of crime in Prairie View is 1 in 74

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Prairie View, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 416. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 90 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Prairie View is 1 in 74.

Year Over Year Crime In Prairie View (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Prairie View is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Prairie View violent crime rates have increased by 24%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 64% year over year. Total crimes for Prairie View has increased by 55% in the same time frame.

Prairie View police department

Item	Prairie View	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

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}
Pine Island, TX	1,483	193	1,026	1,219
Waller, TX	3,276	211	1,195	1,405
Magnolia, TX	2,802	103	1,376	1,480
Todd Mission, TX	123	0	1,587	1,587
Hempstead, TX	8,056	548	1,879	2,426
Prairie View, TX	6,813	241	1,119	1,360

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Valley Park, MO	6,813	314	1,504	1,817
East Foothills, CA	6,815	163	762	925
Seaside, OR	6,811	285	2,449	2,734
Centerville, SC	6,816	424	1,993	2,417
Cortland, OH	6,818	56	494	550
Prairie View, TX	6,813	241	1,119	1,360

Source: The Prairie View, 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.