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9%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
21%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
14%
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 peopleEuless/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,511n/a (estimate)2,5222,7322,324
Murder1n/a1.76.76.3
Rape35n/a58.450.040.0
Robbery35n/a58.470.566.1
Assault104n/a173.6304.7268.2
Violent crime175n/a (estimate)292432370
Burglary145n/a242.1334.3269.8
Theft1,058n/a1,766.31,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft133n/a222.0331.2282.7
Property crime1,336n/a (estimate)2,2302,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Euless, 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 Euless is 8.5% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 175 violent crimes reported in Euless, equivalent to 292 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 21%. Additionally, Euless recorded 1336 property crimes, amounting to 2230 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 14.1%.

The Euless crime rate is about average when compared to all the other cities across the U.S. per 100,000 residents. When we compared the total crimes (violent and property) in Euless, we found that the reported crime rates were almost equal to the average of all other areas that reported crime.

Euless has a property crime rate that closely mirrors the national average. There were a total of 2230 property crimes in Euless, 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 Euless?

AreaVibes surveyed 35 local residents in Euless to gauge the safety of the area. Based on the results, 57% of people answered that there was very little crime in Euless and that they felt very comfortable walking alone at night. Another 43% of people responded that there was far too much crime and they would be hesitant to walk the streets alone at night. Keep in mind that the opinions of residents may vary depending on which area they live in.

Is Euless a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Euless 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. Euless has a total crime rate that is 9% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 4.14 daily crimes (0.48 violent daily crimes and 3.66 daily property crimes) in Euless.

Has Crime in Euless 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 Euless 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 Euless has increased by 3.9% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 25.9% and property crime has increased by 1.5%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Euless

Euless has a poverty rate of 8.6, 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.

Euless reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 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 Euless crime rates.

In Euless, 86.8% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

Euless crime map



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

  • Euless crime rates are 9% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Euless are 21% lower than the national average
  • In Euless you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Euless is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Euless has not changed

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        Daily Crime In Euless (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Euless, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Euless are 1.08 times less than the Texas average and 1.09 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Euless are 1.48 times less than than Texas and 1.27 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Euless are 1.03 times less than than Texas and 1.14 times more than the national average.

        How Safe is Euless (higher is better)

        How safe is Euless, Texas compared to other cities in Texas and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Euless is safer than 32% of the cities in Texas and 33% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Texas and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Euless. Overall, Euless is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Euless

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Euless is 1 in 343
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Euless is 1 in 45
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Euless is 1 in 40
        Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Euless, Texas? If you reside in Euless, then there is a 1 in 343 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 45. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 40 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Euless.

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

        A good indicator of whether Euless 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 Euless has increased by 22%, while the property crime rate in Euless has decreased by 2% year over year. The number of total crimes in Euless has increased by 1% year over year.

        Euless police department

        Item Euless Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)13246,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.53.03.3
        There are a total of 132 Euless police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.5% less than the Texas average and 23.7% 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.

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        Source: The Euless, 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.