Amarillo, TX Crime


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Amarillo, Texas has unfortunately been plagued with a high level of crime, both in terms of violent and property offenses. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 36, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that the chances of being a victim of a violent crime in Amarillo are much higher than in other parts of the country. Additionally, the city's property crime rate is also above the national average at 63.2 compared to 35.4. This means that residents of Amarillo are at a higher risk of having their belongings stolen or damaged. These concerning crime rates highlight the need for increased measures to address and reduce crime in this Texas city.

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
2000801.66.154.2141.4599.86872.51190.75222.8458.9
2001789.610.755.2156567.76884.71426.54926532.2
2002815.53.960.1182569.66613.51360.94723.3529.3
20038359.554210.3561.36455.21225.54729500.7
2004785.26.141.3207.6530.36337.11264.84537.7534.7
2005836.45.447.9188.8594.26448.51387.14486.7574.6
2006862.32.752.1213.1594.65887.11281.64047.1558.4
2007979.510.167.8230.2671.46072.11380.64034.5656.9
2008785.46.965172.6540.85493.61288.93809.8394.8
20098375.352.4186.5592.858481356.74115.1376.1
2010621.95.347.8125443.85811.11360.34111339.8
2011628.15.153.4120.7448.94821.61035.43469.8316.4
2012650.15.156141.4447.74527.51061.73145.9320
2013654.24.6108.9123.1417.64148923.82870.6353.6
2014679.73.5115.3143.1417.84725.3927.63367.8429.9
20156433.583.5136.8419.14663.2913.13356.1393.9
2016706.55.580.9129.9490.24732.7897.93375.6459.2
2017755.3891117.9538.34371.8837.83041.4492.6
2018806.6699151.75504193.8759.42981.9452.6
2019719.87.580.1122.4509.93897.3715.82698.5483

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
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Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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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  More

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Over 5 years ago

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  More

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Over 5 years ago

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  More

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