Gainesville, TX has seen a rise in crime rates over recent years. According to background information, the city has a higher than average rate of violent crime, with 26 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and assault. Additionally, property crime in Gainesville is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 60 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the concerning issue of crime in Gainesville and the need for increased efforts to address and prevent these incidents from occurring.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gainesville violent crime is 26.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Gainesville property crime is 60.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.