Waco, TX has a significantly higher rate of both violent and property crimes than the national average. Violent crime in Waco is 29.3 compared to the US average of 22.7, and property crime in Waco is 54.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that the people of Waco are at an increased risk of being victims of both violent and property crimes such as robbery, assault, and burglary. As such, it is important for the citizens of Waco to consider taking extra precautions to protect themselves from these types of crimes. Additionally, law enforcement agencies should prioritize increasing resources to reduce the prevalence of crime in this area.
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.