Waco, TX has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 29.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Waco are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Waco is also concerning, with a rate of 54.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a troubling picture of crime in Waco, and it is important for the community to work together to address and reduce these rates in order to create a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waco violent crime is 29.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Waco property crime is 54.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.