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74%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
86%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
71%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleShepherd/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime11n/a (estimate)5562,4302,119
Murder0n/a0.05.25.0
Rape0n/a0.050.037.5
Robbery0n/a0.063.560.6
Assault1n/a50.6270.7256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)51389359
Burglary3n/a151.7284.3229.2
Theft7n/a354.11,425.61,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0330.7258.8
Property crime10n/a (estimate)5062,0411,760
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The Shepherd crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Shepherd 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 Shepherd crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Shepherd 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

      • Shepherd crime rates are 74% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Shepherd are 86% lower than the national average
      • In Shepherd you have a 1 in 180 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Shepherd is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Shepherd has decreased by 63%

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        Daily Crime In Shepherd (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shepherd

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shepherd is 1 in 1977
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shepherd is 1 in 198
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Shepherd is 1 in 180

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

        Shepherd police department

        Item Shepherd Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a46,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.03.3

        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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        Shepherd, TX2,48951506556

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        Shepherd, TX2,48951506556
        Source: The Shepherd, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.