Lubbock, TX Crime


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Lubbock, TX has seen a rise in crime rates in recent years, with violent crime being at 46.4, almost double the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a major concern in Lubbock, with a rate of 66.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Lubbock can be attributed to various factors, such as poverty, drug activity, and gang violence. It is important for the community to come together and work towards creating a safer environment for its residents, as well as addressing the underlying issues that contribute to the high crime rates.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lubbock violent crime is 46.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lubbock property crime is 66.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lubbock, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001268.96.171.3125.510666063.51339.74418.7305.1
20011209.74.949155.31000.55680.713953953.1332.7
20021206.15.363.8145.4991.65688.31429.13985.2273.9
20031157.76.848.8150.3951.86402.71367.44701.2334
20041047.97.645.7147.7846.96129.11275.54522.1331.5
20051051.75.249.7146.3850.66051.91276.64407.6367.8
20061005.7645.4170.27845736.71423.43992321.3
2007912.7747.2121737.45460.11465.53711.4283.2
2008955.43.637.3135.7778.755881415.83899.9272.3
2009932.85.841.7139.5745.75837.11673.53927.6236
2010878.14.439.9143.9689.95437.813533862.8222.1
2011767.93.429.9133.5601.15152.61454.83402.2295.6
20128274.643.8137641.55173.21306.33552.9314
20132.137163.1566.74858.41096.43406.4355.6
2014861.8552.9137.7666.24390.3946.13127.5316.8
20159676.575.6178.8706.15005.81063.23558.8383.8
20161083.82.470186.2825.25006.31058.93532.2415.2
2018996.65.192.9172.1726.64562.7898.33196.9467.4
20191008.13.9103.4180.5720.34606.3922.43211.3472.6

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Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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