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60%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
0%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
71%
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 peopleBay City/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime660n/a (estimate)3,7092,7322,324
Murder1n/a5.66.76.3
Rape8n/a45.050.040.0
Robbery11n/a61.870.566.1
Assault46n/a258.5304.7268.2
Violent crime66n/a (estimate)371432370
Burglary92n/a517.0334.3269.8
Theft478n/a2,686.01,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft24n/a134.9331.2282.7
Property crime594n/a (estimate)3,3382,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Bay City, TX

The Bay City crime rates are 59.6% higher than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 66 violent crimes in Bay City (371 per 100,000 people), which is 0.3% higher than the national average and there were a total of 594 property crimes (3338 per 100,000 residents) which is 70.8% higher than average.

For violent crimes per 100,000 people, Bay City has a rate of violent crime that is very close to the national average. There were a total of 371 violent crimes, while the national average reported 370. This is an indication that the level of crime is essentially on par with all other cities.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Bay City?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Bay City residents. Out of the respondents (16 in total), 44% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Bay City were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 56% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Bay City a Safe Place to Live?

Is Bay City 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, Bay City has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 60%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.81 daily incidents, encompassing 0.18 violent crimes and 1.63 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Bay City as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City has increased by 10.6% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 14.3% and property crime has increased by 14.2%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Bay City

In Bay City, the poverty rate currently stands at 20.3%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in Bay City crime rates.

Bay City reports an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 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 Bay City crime rates.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Bay City, the cost of living is 15.02% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Bay City crime map



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

      • Bay City crime rates are 60% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Bay City are equal to the national average
      • In Bay City you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Bay City is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Bay City has increased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Bay City (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Bay City, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Bay City are 1.36 times more than the Texas average and 1.60 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Bay City are 1.16 times less than than Texas and 1.00 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Bay City are 1.45 times more than than Texas and 1.71 times more than the national average.

        How Safe is Bay City (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Bay City to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Bay City safe? The gauges above illustrate that Bay City is safer than 16% of every city located within Texas along with 19% 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, Bay City, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bay City

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bay City is 1 in 270
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bay City is 1 in 30
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Bay City is 1 in 27
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Bay City? In Bay City, TX you have a 1 in 270 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 30 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Bay City.

        Year Over Year Crime In Bay City (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Bay City is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Bay City has decreased by 16%, while the property crime rate in Bay City has increased by 12% year over year. The number of total crimes in Bay City has increased by 8% year over year.

        Bay City police department

        Item Bay City Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)5346,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.03.03.3
        There are a total of 53 Bay City police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.7% less than the Texas average and 9.1% 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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Markham, TX1,0292111,1241,335
        Van Vleck, TX1,2932281,2131,441
        Bay City, TX17,6723713,3383,709

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        Bay City, TX17,6723713,3383,709
        Source: The Bay City, 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.