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12%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
25%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
18%
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 peopleTexas City/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,460n/a (estimate)2,5932,7322,324
Murder7n/a12.46.76.3
Rape38n/a67.550.040.0
Robbery24n/a42.670.566.1
Assault87n/a154.5304.7268.2
Violent crime156n/a (estimate)277432370
Burglary173n/a307.2334.3269.8
Theft1,022n/a1,814.91,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft109n/a193.6331.2282.7
Property crime1,304n/a (estimate)2,3162,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Texas City, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Texas City crime rate is 11.6% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Texas City, there were 156 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 277 per 100,000 individuals, 25.1% lower than the national average. Additionally, Texas City recorded 1304 property crimes, amounting to 2316 per 100,000 residents, 18.5% higher than the U.S. average.

When assessing the total crime rate in Texas City per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within Texas City, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

While murder rates in the United States have shown a consistent decline since 1990, recent years have witnessed an increase. Unfortunately, Texas City ranks among the cities with the highest murder rates in the nation, when compared to all reporting cities in the U.S. In Texas City, there were a total of 7 murders, translating to 12 murders per 100,000 residents. This alarming statistic underscores the need for heightened attention to community safety and crime prevention efforts in the area.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Texas City?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Texas City residents. Out of the respondents (23 in total), 22% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Texas City were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 78% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Texas City a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Texas City 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. Texas City has a total crime rate that is 12% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 4 daily crimes (0.43 violent daily crimes and 3.57 daily property crimes) in Texas City.

Has Crime in Texas City Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Texas City. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Texas City has decreased by 0.8%. Specifically, violent crime has decreased by 25.4%, while property crime has decreased by 3.3%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Texas City.

Potential Causes for Crime in Texas City

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Texas City, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Texas City has a population density of 746.4 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Texas City crime rates.

In Texas City, the average rental rates are $1,006 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Texas City crime map



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

      • Texas City crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Texas City are 25% lower than the national average
      • In Texas City you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Texas City is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Texas City has decreased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Texas City (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Texas City for every 100,000 residents. The Texas City total amount of daily crime is 1.05 times less than the Texas average and 1.12 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Texas City, is 1.56 times less than the Texas average, and it is 1.33 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Texas City has a daily crime average that is 1.01 times more than the Texas average and 1.18 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Texas City (higher is better)

        How safe is Texas City, Texas compared to other cities in Texas and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Texas City is safer than 33% of the cities in Texas and 34% 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 Texas City. Overall, Texas City is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Texas City

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Texas City is 1 in 361
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Texas City is 1 in 44
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Texas City is 1 in 39
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Texas City? If you reside in Texas City, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 361. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 44 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 Texas City, is 1 in 39.

        Year Over Year Crime In Texas City (per 100,000 people)

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Texas City, Texas (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Texas City has decreased by 31%, the amount of property crime in Texas City has decreased by 4%, and the total amount of crime in Texas City has decreased by 8% year over year.

        Texas City police department

        Item Texas City Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)11346,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.43.03.3
        There are a total of 113 Texas City police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.1% less than the Texas average and 25.2% 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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Bayou Vista, TX1,96761323383
        Clear Lake Shores, TX1,37161323383
        Taylor Lake Village, TX3,68582438520
        El Lago, TX2,80599526625
        Jamaica Beach, TX1,299188469657
        Santa Fe, TX13,3261649371,101
        Tiki Island, TX1,0951759291,104
        Texas City, TX49,4682772,3162,593

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        Texas City, TX49,4682772,3162,593
        Source: The Texas City, 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.