The Midland, TX Metro Area has experienced a significant decrease in violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Midland is 17.2, while the US average is 22.7. This decrease can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement and community initiatives aimed at reducing crime. However, property crime in Midland remains slightly higher than the national average at 30.5 compared to 35.4. This could be due to the city's growing population and economic development, which may attract criminal activity. Despite this, the authorities in Midland continue to work towards creating a safer community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Midland Metro Area violent crime is 17.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Midland Metro Area property crime is 30.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Midland, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leander, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leander, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.