Whitesboro, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

83%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Whitesboro_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	17	n/a (estimate)	387	2,644	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.0	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	49.5	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	22.7	68.8	66.5
Assault	3	n/a	68.2	281.7	264.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	91	406	364
Burglary	1	n/a	22.7	303.9	250.7
Theft	9	n/a	204.7	1,524.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	68.2	409.9	318.7
Property crime	13	n/a (estimate)	296	2,238	1,917

Whitesboro crime map

The Whitesboro crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Whitesboro 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

Whitesboro crime rates are 83% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Whitesboro are 75% lower than the national average
In Whitesboro you have a 1 in 259 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Whitesboro is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Whitesboro has decreased by 76%

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Daily Crime In Whitesboro (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Whitesboro, per 100,000 residents. In Whitesboro, the total number of daily crimes is 6.84 times less than the Texas average and 5.90 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Whitesboro are 4.46 times less than the Texas average and 4.00 times less than the national average. For property crime, Whitesboro has a daily crime rate that is 7.57 times less than the Texas average and 6.48 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Whitesboro (higher is better)

Is Whitesboro safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Texas as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Whitesboro to other cities in the state and across the country, Whitesboro is 47% safer than other cities of Texas and 46% safer than other cities in the nation. Whitesboro has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Whitesboro

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Whitesboro is 1 in 1100

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Whitesboro is 1 in 339

The chance of being a victim of crime in Whitesboro is 1 in 259

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Whitesboro, Texas? If you reside in Whitesboro, then there is a 1 in 1100 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 339. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 259 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Whitesboro.

Year Over Year Crime In Whitesboro (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Whitesboro, Texas (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Whitesboro has decreased by 65%, the amount of property crime in Whitesboro has decreased by 78%, and the total amount of crime in Whitesboro has decreased by 76% year over year.

Whitesboro police department

Item	Whitesboro	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.4	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 13 Whitesboro police officers. This results in 3.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 11.8% greater than the Texas average and 3.4% greater than the National average.

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}
Tioga, TX	958	0	0	0
Collinsville, TX	1,733	96	48	144
Gunter, TX	1,909	0	388	388
Lake Kiowa, TX	2,418	64	351	415
Pottsboro, TX	2,418	124	686	810
Southmayd, TX	1,510	184	1,013	1,196
Gainesville, TX	16,557	308	1,794	2,103
Whitesboro, TX	4,043	91	296	387

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Trent Woods, NC	4,043	24	269	293
Barclay, NJ	4,044	85	585	670
South Chicago Heights, IL	4,042	368	2,181	2,549
Woodson Terrace, MO	4,044	648	4,093	4,741
Stilwell, OK	4,044	828	3,287	4,115
Whitesboro, TX	4,043	91	296	387

Source: The Whitesboro, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.