Taylor, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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25%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

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}	Taylor_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	300	n/a (estimate)	1,738	2,732	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	5.8	6.7	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	46.4	50.0	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	5.8	70.5	66.1
Assault	16	n/a	92.7	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	26	n/a (estimate)	151	432	370
Burglary	82	n/a	475.1	334.3	269.8
Theft	175	n/a	1,014.0	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	17	n/a	98.5	331.2	282.7
Property crime	274	n/a (estimate)	1,588	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Taylor, 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 Taylor is 25.2% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 26 violent crimes reported in Taylor, equivalent to 151 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 59.3%. Additionally, Taylor recorded 274 property crimes, amounting to 1588 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 18.8%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Taylor?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Taylor. Based on the results of the surveys (8 responses), 50% of people felt that there was very little crime in Taylor and felt safe walking alone at night. While 50% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Taylor a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Taylor 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. Taylor has a total crime rate that is 25% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.82 daily crimes (0.07 violent daily crimes and 0.75 daily property crimes) in Taylor.

Has Crime in Taylor Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Taylor has increased by 4.2% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Taylor 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 decreased by 50.9%, while property crime has increased by 16.6%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Taylor.

Potential Causes for Crime in Taylor

Taylor has a poverty rate of 11.1, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

Taylor reports an unemployment rate of 4%, 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 Taylor crime rates.

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. Taylor has a median home price of $170,500, 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.

Taylor crime map

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

Taylor crime rates are 25% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Taylor are 59% lower than the national average
In Taylor you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Taylor is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Taylor has increased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Taylor (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Taylor, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Taylor are 1.57 times less than the Texas average and 1.34 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Taylor are 2.87 times less than than Texas and 2.45 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Taylor are 1.45 times less than than Texas and 1.23 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Taylor (higher is better)

Is Taylor safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Texas as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Taylor to other cities in the state and across the country, Taylor is 60% safer than other cities of Texas and 55% safer than other cities in the nation. Taylor has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Taylor

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Taylor is 1 in 664

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Taylor is 1 in 63

The chance of being a victim of crime in Taylor is 1 in 58

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Taylor? In Taylor, you have a 1 in 664 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 63. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Taylor, TX is 1 in 58.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Taylor, TX is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Taylor has decreased by 48%, while the property crime rate in Taylor has increased by 23% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Taylor has increased by 10% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Taylor police department

Item	Taylor	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 35 Taylor police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.3% less than the Texas average and 33.7% less than the National average.

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}
Thorndale, TX	1,323	76	76	152
Hutto, TX	26,778	115	637	752
Granger, TX	1,146	201	1,072	1,274
Pflugerville, TX	63,610	171	1,591	1,762
Coupland, TX	377	338	1,802	2,141
Round Rock, TX	128,812	169	2,304	2,473
Thrall, TX	720	572	3,045	3,616
Taylor, TX	17,291	151	1,588	1,738

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lindenwold, NJ	17,288	386	1,896	2,281
Brenham, TX	17,297	367	1,475	1,842
Colonial Heights, VA	17,283	304	3,420	3,724
Shorewood, IL	17,303	65	644	709
Mattoon, IL	17,273	414	2,430	2,845
Taylor, TX	17,291	151	1,588	1,738

Source: The Taylor, 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.