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60%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
77%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
56%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSchertz/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime414n/a (estimate)9492,6922,346
Murder2n/a4.66.66.5
Rape8n/a18.346.038.4
Robbery6n/a13.791.473.9
Assault23n/a52.7302.5279.7
Violent crime39n/a (estimate)89447388
Burglary33n/a75.6370.7314.2
Theft291n/a666.91,587.31,398.0
Vehicle theft51n/a116.9287.0246.0
Property crime375n/a (estimate)8592,2451,958

Schertz, TX Crime Quiz

     

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Schertz crime rates are 60% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Schertz are 77% lower than the national average
    • In Schertz you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Schertz is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Schertz has decreased by 37%

    Schertz crime map



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

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Schertz, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Schertz are 2.84 times less than the Texas average and 2.47 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Schertz are 5.00 times less than than Texas and 4.34 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Schertz are 2.61 times less than than Texas and 2.28 times less than the national average.

        How Safe is Schertz (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Schertz in comparison to other Texas communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Schertz safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Schertz being safer than 81% of cities in Texas and 74% 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 Schertz. In conclusion, Schertz ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Schertz

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Schertz is 1 in 1119
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Schertz is 1 in 117
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Schertz is 1 in 106
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Schertz? In Schertz, you have a 1 in 1119 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 117. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Schertz, TX is 1 in 106.

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

        The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Schertz, TX is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Schertz has decreased by 52%, while the property crime rate in Schertz has decreased by 35% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Schertz has decreased by 37% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Schertz police department

        Item Schertz Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)7546,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.33.03.3
        There are a total of 75 Schertz police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 24.3% less than the Texas average and 30% 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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        China Grove, TX1,18799497596
        Olmos Park, TX1,96440644684
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        Schertz, TX37,59789859949

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        Park Ridge, IL37,56730793822
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        Schertz, TX37,59789859949
        Source: The Schertz, 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.