Waco, TX Metro Area has a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. With a violent crime rating of 25.7, which is higher than the US average of 22.7, and a property crime rating of 40.8, which is higher than the national average of 35.4, the area has seen its fair share of criminal activity. The city has struggled with gang violence and drug-related crimes, leading to a higher rate of violent incidents. Additionally, property crimes such as theft and burglary have also been a concern for the area. Despite efforts to reduce crime, Waco, TX Metro Area continues to have a higher crime rate than the national average. This has led to a push for increased community involvement and support for law enforcement to address and reduce crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waco Metro Area violent crime is 25.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Waco Metro Area property crime is 40.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Waco, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waco, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waco, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.