Wells Branch, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Wells Branch crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Wells Branch crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Wells Branch crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Wells Branch crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Wells Branch_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	925 (estimate)	2,430	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.2	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	50.0	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	270.7	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	148 (estimate)	389	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	284.3	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,425.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	330.7	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	777 (estimate)	2,041	1,760

Wells Branch crime map

The Wells Branch crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wells Branch as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Wells Branch crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wells Branch crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Wells Branch crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Wells Branch are 59% lower than the national average
In Wells Branch you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wells Branch is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wells Branch has decreased by 8%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wells Branch

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wells Branch is 1 in 675

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wells Branch is 1 in 129

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wells Branch is 1 in 109

Year Over Year Crime In Wells Branch (per 100,000 people)

Wells Branch police department

Item	Wells Branch	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lost Creek, TX	1,123	55	286	341
Barton Creek, TX	2,395	61	320	381
Hudson Bend, TX	2,438	61	320	381
Volente, TX	925	157	824	981
Brushy Creek, TX	18,593	159	832	991
Leander, TX	60,613	70	988	1,058
Hutto, TX	26,778	58	1,034	1,092
Wells Branch, TX	12,512	148	777	925

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Washington, IN	12,514	268	473	742
Fords, NJ	12,509	204	1,333	1,536
Woodhaven, MI	12,501	112	1,543	1,655
Conneaut, OH	12,524	342	1,803	2,145
Riverdale, IL	12,530	709	2,857	3,567
Wells Branch, TX	12,512	148	777	925

Source: The Wells Branch, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.