B+
90%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
71%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
94%
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 peopleWaelder/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime2n/a (estimate)2082,4302,119
Murder0n/a0.05.25.0
Rape1n/a103.850.037.5
Robbery0n/a0.063.560.6
Assault0n/a0.0270.7256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)104389359
Burglary0n/a0.0284.3229.2
Theft0n/a0.01,425.61,272.1
Vehicle theft1n/a103.8330.7258.8
Property crime1n/a (estimate)1042,0411,760
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The Waelder crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Waelder 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 Waelder crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Waelder 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

      • Waelder crime rates are 90% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Waelder are 71% lower than the national average
      • In Waelder you have a 1 in 482 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Waelder is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Waelder has decreased by 60%

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        Daily Crime In Waelder (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Waelder

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Waelder is 1 in 964
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Waelder is 1 in 964
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Waelder is 1 in 482

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

        Waelder police department

        Item Waelder Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)546,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.63.03.3
        There are a total of 5 Waelder police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 53% greater than the Texas average and 41.5% greater 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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        Moulton, TX9800116116
        Flatonia, TX1,8003616491,010
        Gonzales, TX7,5731,3951,9893,384
        Waelder, TX1,075104104208

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        Santa Anna, TX1,075193193386
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        Waelder, TX1,075104104208
        Source: The Waelder, 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.