College Station, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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8%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

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}	College Station_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,590	n/a (estimate)	2,130	2,732	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	0.8	6.7	6.3
Rape	89	n/a	73.2	50.0	40.0
Robbery	16	n/a	13.2	70.5	66.1
Assault	142	n/a	116.8	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	248	n/a (estimate)	204	432	370
Burglary	251	n/a	206.4	334.3	269.8
Theft	1,905	n/a	1,566.4	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	186	n/a	152.9	331.2	282.7
Property crime	2,342	n/a (estimate)	1,926	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in College Station, 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 College Station is 8.4% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 248 violent crimes reported in College Station, equivalent to 204 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 44.9%. Additionally, College Station recorded 2342 property crimes, amounting to 1926 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 1.5%.

In terms of the total College Station crime rate per 100,000 people, it falls within the midrange when compared to other cities across the United States. Our analysis of total crimes, encompassing both violent and property offenses in College Station, revealed that the reported crime rates closely align with the nationwide average reported by other areas.

College Station has a property crime rate that closely mirrors the national average. There were a total of 1926 property crimes in College Station, while the national average was 1954 per 100,000 people. This results in the area being no safer or more dangerous than the average city.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in College Station?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in College Station. Based on the results of the surveys (49 responses), 45% of people felt that there was very little crime in College Station and felt safe walking alone at night. While 55% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is College Station a Safe Place to Live?

Is College Station 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, College Station has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 8%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 7.1 daily incidents, encompassing 0.68 violent crimes and 6.42 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of College Station as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in College Station Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in College Station has increased by 8.9% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not College Station 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 8.8%, while property crime has increased by 8.9%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in College Station.

Potential Causes for Crime in College Station

College Station has a population density of 2263.6 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower College Station crime rates.

In areas where housing affordability is an issue, crime can become a significant concern. Some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions, which can increase stress and potentially contribute to domestic disputes and related crimes. The median home price in College Station is $256,600, compared to a national average of $184,700.

College Station has an average rental rate of $1,001 per month, compared to the national average of $949. In areas with high rental costs, some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions. Overcrowding can lead to increased stress and tension, which may contribute to domestic disputes and related property or violent crimes. Addressing affordable housing and economic mobility can be important strategies for reducing crime in such areas.

College Station crime map

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

College Station crime rates are 8% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in College Station are 45% lower than the national average
In College Station you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
College Station is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in College Station has increased by 9%

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Daily Crime In College Station (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in College Station, per 100,000 residents. In College Station, the total number of daily crimes is 1.28 times less than the Texas average and 1.09 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in College Station are 2.12 times less than the Texas average and 1.81 times less than the national average. For property crime, College Station has a daily crime rate that is 1.19 times less than the Texas average and 1.01 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is College Station (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in College Station, Texas compared to other areas of Texas, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is College Station safe? In the graphs above, it shows that College Station is safer than 46% of Texas cities, and 45% 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 College Station. At this time, College Station sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in College Station

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in College Station is 1 in 491

The chance of being a victim of property crime in College Station is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in College Station is 1 in 47

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in College Station? If you reside in College Station, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 491. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 52 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 College Station, is 1 in 47.

Year Over Year Crime In College Station (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for College Station is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in College Station has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 9% in College Station, while property crimes in College Station have increased by 9%. Total crime has increased by 9% year over year.

College Station police department

Item	College Station	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	173	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 173 College Station police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 40.4% less than the Texas average and 44.9% 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}
Lake Bryan, TX	1,270	205	1,090	1,294
Wixon Valley, TX	154	325	1,731	2,057
Millican, TX	263	471	2,507	2,978
Kurten, TX	427	512	2,724	3,235
Snook, TX	554	524	2,792	3,316
Bryan, TX	85,645	573	3,048	3,621
College Station, TX	115,802	204	1,926	2,130

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brandon, FL	115,909	308	1,861	2,169
Clearwater, FL	115,975	396	1,899	2,295
West Jordan, UT	115,181	333	2,155	2,488
Springfield, IL	115,075	770	4,244	5,015
Fairfield, CA	116,544	493	2,546	3,039
College Station, TX	115,802	204	1,926	2,130

Source: The College Station, 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.