Bridge City, TX Crime Rates & Map

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44%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bridge City_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	103	n/a (estimate)	1,319	2,692	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	6.5
Rape	5	n/a	64.0	46.0	38.4
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	91.4	73.9
Assault	4	n/a	51.2	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	115	447	388
Burglary	20	n/a	256.1	370.7	314.2
Theft	66	n/a	845.2	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	102.4	287.0	246.0
Property crime	94	n/a (estimate)	1,204	2,245	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Bridge City crime rates are 44% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bridge City are 70% lower than the national average
In Bridge City you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bridge City is safer than 64% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bridge City has decreased by 8%

Bridge City crime map

The Bridge City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bridge 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 Bridge City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bridge 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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Daily Crime In Bridge City (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Bridge City, TX per 100,000 people. In Bridge City, the total number of daily crimes is 2.04 times less than the Texas average and 1.78 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Bridge City is 3.87 times less than the Texas average and 3.36 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Bridge City has a daily crime rate that is 1.87 times less than the Texas average and 1.63 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Bridge City (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Bridge City in comparison to other Texas communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Bridge City safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Bridge City being safer than 69% of cities in Texas and 64% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Texas cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Bridge City. In conclusion, Bridge City ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bridge City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bridge City is 1 in 868

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bridge City is 1 in 84

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bridge City is 1 in 76

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Bridge City? If you reside in Bridge City, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 868. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 84 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Bridge City, is 1 in 76.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Bridge City 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 Bridge City has decreased by 14% and the rate of property crime in Bridge City has decreased by 8%. The total crime rate in Bridge City has decreased by 8% year to year.

Bridge City police department

Item	Bridge City	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 22 Bridge City police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.8% less than the Texas average and 15.6% 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}
Central Gardens, TX	3,934	104	526	630
Port Neches, TX	12,794	199	1,075	1,274
Mauriceville, TX	3,239	261	1,312	1,573
Nederland, TX	17,132	424	1,354	1,779
Groves, TX	15,798	547	1,356	1,903
Orange, TX	19,128	434	1,645	2,078
Vidor, TX	10,928	146	2,260	2,406
Bridge City, TX	7,964	115	1,204	1,319

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mahtomedi, MN	7,964	119	910	1,029
Waller, WA	7,965	262	2,439	2,701
Hudson, NH	7,961	89	773	863
Caldwell, NJ	7,967	0	768	768
Williamsburg, FL	7,968	364	1,679	2,043
Bridge City, TX	7,964	115	1,204	1,319

Source: The Bridge City, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.