Surfside Beach, TX Crime


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Surfside Beach, TX has seen a rise in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Surfside Beach is at 28.3, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Surfside Beach is at 45.7, also above the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These crime rates serve as a reminder that although Surfside Beach is a beautiful and popular tourist destination, it is not immune to criminal activity. Visitors and residents alike should take necessary precautions and be aware of their surroundings to stay safe in this coastal community.

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

Surfside Beach violent crime is 28.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Surfside Beach property crime is 45.7. (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
Surfside Beach, TX Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001256.400128.2128.2769.2384.6256.4128.2
20020000042661756.62133376.4
2003762.40127.10635.36353.22922.53303.7127.1
2004759.5000759.55063.32025.330380
2005481.30120.3120.3240.73008.4962.71444601.7
2006000003647.11764.71411.8470.6
2007795.5000795.53863.61931.81477.3454.5
2008112.2000112.23703.71010.12244.7448.9
2009781.300111.6669.631251339.31562.5223.2
2010219.3000219.33179.8986.81535.1657.9
2011609.8000609.832521219.51422.8609.8
201260020000400700036003200200
2014764.800382.4382.41912764.8956191.2
2015367.6000367.63492.6735.32022.1735.3
2016538.6000538.63590.71615.81615.8359.1
2017173.9000173.93652.2695.72956.50
20181030.90343.6171.8515.55498.31202.74123.7171.8
2019168.40168.4004040.4505.13198.7336.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Oyster Creek, TX1,282.12,478.61,13642019
Freeport, TX368.52,104.312,99642019
Clute, TX391.82,248.710,88892019
Jones Creek, TX94.8616.12,095112019
Lake Jackson, TX206.32,544.927,862122019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Oyster Creek, TX1,282.12,478.61,13642019
Jones Creek, TX94.8616.12,095112019
Richwood, TX74.91,722.03,642122019
Brazoria, TX320.22,465.63,133182019
Danbury, TX55.855.81,788192017

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