Is Waco, Texas a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Waco, TX

Is Waco, Texas safe place to live?
Is Waco, Texas a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Waco? What is the crime rate in Waco city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Waco, Texas is 74% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Waco is 66% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Waco is 76% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 152 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 28 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    5759
    Violent : 905
    Property : 4854
    Total Crime
    74% NAT. AVG.
    52% STATE AVG.
    4088.2 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    66% NAT. AVG.
    44% STATE AVG.
    642.4 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    76% NAT. AVG.
    53% STATE AVG.
    3445.7 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Waco
    Violent crime
    1 in 152
    Property crime
    1 in 28
    Robbery
    1 in 970
    Burglary
    1 in 158
    Assault
    1 in 206
    Car Theft
    1 in 331
    Waco : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Texas 13 12 10 10 27
    In USA 461 477 390 486 558
    Waco : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Texas 11 14 19 10 34
    In USA 402 234 353 404 656

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Waco
    		Texas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 905 642.4 446.46 387.8
    Murder 14 9.9 6.58 6.5
    Robbery 142 100.8 91.39 73.9
    Assault 669 474.9 302.48 279.7
    Rape 80 56.8 46.01 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Waco
    		 Texas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 4854 3445.7 2245.04 1,958.2
    Burglary 870 617.6 370.74 314.2
    Larceny 3568 2532.8 1587.26 1,398
    Car Theft 416 295.3 287.04 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison