Childress, Texas has been experiencing a recent increase in crime rates, with a violent crime rate of 19.9, slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. As a small town with a population of just over 6,000, this rise in violent crime has been a cause for concern for residents and local law enforcement. However, it is worth noting that the property crime rate in Childress is also lower than the national average at 22.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. While any crime is cause for concern, it is important to keep in mind the context of Childress' crime rates and not generalize the town as dangerous based on one statistic. Local authorities are actively working to address and decrease these crime rates to ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Childress violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Childress property crime is 22.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.