Schertz, TX Crime Rates & Map

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60%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

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}	Schertz_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	414	n/a (estimate)	949	2,692	2,346
Murder	2	n/a	4.6	6.6	6.5
Rape	8	n/a	18.3	46.0	38.4
Robbery	6	n/a	13.7	91.4	73.9
Assault	23	n/a	52.7	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	39	n/a (estimate)	89	447	388
Burglary	33	n/a	75.6	370.7	314.2
Theft	291	n/a	666.9	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	51	n/a	116.9	287.0	246.0
Property crime	375	n/a (estimate)	859	2,245	1,958

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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)	75	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	3.0	3.3

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
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}
China Grove, TX	1,187	99	497	596
Olmos Park, TX	1,964	40	644	684
Garden Ridge, TX	3,730	46	708	754
La Vernia, TX	1,070	68	747	815
St. Hedwig, TX	2,200	145	728	872
Cibolo, TX	25,256	74	800	874
McQueeney, TX	2,514	157	792	949
Schertz, TX	37,597	89	859	949

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL	37,589	527	2,429	2,956
Spartanburg, SC	37,570	1,563	6,282	7,845
Valley Stream, NY	37,626	330	1,279	1,609
Park Ridge, IL	37,567	30	793	822
Spanish Fork, UT	37,565	64	1,040	1,104
Schertz, TX	37,597	89	859	949

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.