Crime in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX has a higher rate of crime than the national average. In Amarillo, the violent crime rate is 36, which is much higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Amarillo is 63.2, which is significantly higher than the national property crime rate of 35.4. This indicates a much higher level of criminal activity in Amarillo and should be taken into consideration when assessing safety in the area.

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

Amarillo violent crime is 36.0. (The US average is 22.7)

Amarillo property crime is 63.2. (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

Amarillo, TX Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	801.6	6.1	54.2	141.4	599.8	6872.5	1190.7	5222.8	458.9
2001	789.6	10.7	55.2	156	567.7	6884.7	1426.5	4926	532.2
2002	815.5	3.9	60.1	182	569.6	6613.5	1360.9	4723.3	529.3
2003	835	9.5	54	210.3	561.3	6455.2	1225.5	4729	500.7
2004	785.2	6.1	41.3	207.6	530.3	6337.1	1264.8	4537.7	534.7
2005	836.4	5.4	47.9	188.8	594.2	6448.5	1387.1	4486.7	574.6
2006	862.3	2.7	52.1	213.1	594.6	5887.1	1281.6	4047.1	558.4
2007	979.5	10.1	67.8	230.2	671.4	6072.1	1380.6	4034.5	656.9
2008	785.4	6.9	65	172.6	540.8	5493.6	1288.9	3809.8	394.8
2009	837	5.3	52.4	186.5	592.8	5848	1356.7	4115.1	376.1
2010	621.9	5.3	47.8	125	443.8	5811.1	1360.3	4111	339.8
2011	628.1	5.1	53.4	120.7	448.9	4821.6	1035.4	3469.8	316.4
2012	650.1	5.1	56	141.4	447.7	4527.5	1061.7	3145.9	320
2013	654.2	4.6	108.9	123.1	417.6	4148	923.8	2870.6	353.6
2014	679.7	3.5	115.3	143.1	417.8	4725.3	927.6	3367.8	429.9
2015	643	3.5	83.5	136.8	419.1	4663.2	913.1	3356.1	393.9
2016	706.5	5.5	80.9	129.9	490.2	4732.7	897.9	3375.6	459.2
2017	755.3	8	91	117.9	538.3	4371.8	837.8	3041.4	492.6
2018	806.6	6	99	151.7	550	4193.8	759.4	2981.9	452.6
2019	719.8	7.5	80.1	122.4	509.9	3897.3	715.8	2698.5	483

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Canyon, TX	85.8	938.0	13,167	14	2019
Panhandle, TX	301.5	1,076.7	2,619	29	2019
Happy, TX	0.0	0.0	651	31	2017
Hereford, TX	549.8	2,104.1	15,327	39	2019
Borger, TX	315.6	3,936.9	13,438	42	2018

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Wichita Falls, TX	348.2	3,044.4	105,488	209	2019
Midland, TX	287.7	1,973.3	103,118	219	2018
Abilene, TX	370.4	2,516.5	119,886	225	2019
Odessa, TX	1,038.3	2,935.2	103,635	230	2019
Norman, OK	267.8	2,612.0	99,537	255	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Amarillo 31 Reviews

Quite possibly worse than Hell itself - 4/5/2020
I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time... Read More

Ace | Amarillo, TX | Reply | 8 Replies

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Not a good place - 12/6/2019
I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am... Read More

Angie | Amarillo, TX | Reply | No Replies

Amarillo Texas, Sucks. - 2/5/2019
Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce... Read More

melinda | Amarillo, TX | Reply | 5 Replies

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