The crime rate in 79118 Amarillo, TX is substantially higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in the area is 32.4 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 56.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the city has higher overall crime rates, it is particularly concerning when it comes to violent offenses. Residents should take extra caution when out and about, and utilize safety measures such as being aware of their surroundings, avoiding walking alone through unfamiliar areas at night, and using public transportation if possible.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amarillo (zip 79118) violent crime is 32.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Amarillo (zip 79118) property crime is 56.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Amarillo, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Canyon, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Canyon, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.