B-
60%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
67%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
84%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleGranbury/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime451n/a (estimate)3,7172,7322,324
Murder3n/a24.76.76.3
Rape3n/a24.750.040.0
Robbery2n/a16.570.566.1
Assault7n/a57.7304.7268.2
Violent crime15n/a (estimate)124432370
Burglary38n/a313.2334.3269.8
Theft390n/a3,214.61,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft8n/a65.9331.2282.7
Property crime436n/a (estimate)3,5942,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Granbury, TX

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Granbury is 59.9% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 15 violent crimes reported in Granbury, equivalent to 124 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 66.6%. Additionally, Granbury recorded 436 property crimes, amounting to 3594 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 83.9%.

While murder rates in the United States have shown a consistent decline since 1990, recent years have witnessed an increase. Unfortunately, Granbury ranks among the cities with the highest murder rates in the nation, when compared to all reporting cities in the U.S. In Granbury, there were a total of 3 murders, translating to 25 murders per 100,000 residents. This alarming statistic underscores the need for heightened attention to community safety and crime prevention efforts in the area.

Granbury faces some of the nation's most elevated property crime rates, recording 3594 incidents per 100,000 people. This places the city among the worst 10% of all U.S. cities that reported crime. Regrettably, the likelihood of falling victim to property crime in Granbury stands at 1 in 28, significantly surpassing the national average. These statistics underscore the imperative need for bolstered community safety measures to mitigate property crimes and enhance the well-being of its residents.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Granbury?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Granbury residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 49 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 41% of Granbury residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 59% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Granbury a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Granbury is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Granbury has a total crime rate that is 60% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.24 daily crimes (0.04 violent daily crimes and 1.19 daily property crimes) in Granbury.

Has Crime in Granbury Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Granbury. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Granbury has decreased by 0.7%. Specifically, violent crime has increased by 25%, while property crime has decreased by 1.4%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Granbury.

Potential Causes for Crime in Granbury

Granbury has a poverty rate that stands at 11.6, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Granbury crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Granbury reports an unemployment rate of 2.2%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Granbury crime rates.

Granbury has a population density of 637.9 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Granbury crime rates.

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

      • Granbury crime rates are 60% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Granbury are 67% lower than the national average
      • In Granbury you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Granbury is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Granbury has decreased by 6%

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        Daily Crime In Granbury (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Granbury on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Granbury (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.36 times more than the state average and 1.60 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Granbury on a daily basis are 3.49 times less than than Texas average and 2.99 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Granbury are 1.56 times more than the daily state average and 1.84 times more than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Granbury (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Texas and all other cities across the US, is Granbury safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Granbury is safer than 37% of other cities in the state of Texas. In addition, Granbury is safer than 39% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Texas and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Granbury. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Granbury is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Granbury

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Granbury is 1 in 809
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Granbury is 1 in 28
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Granbury is 1 in 27
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Granbury, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 809. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 28 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Granbury is 1 in 27.

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

        A good indicator of whether Granbury is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Granbury has increased by 18%, while the property crime rate in Granbury has decreased by 7% year over year. The number of total crimes in Granbury has decreased by 6% year over year.

        Granbury police department

        Item Granbury Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)3746,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.53.03.3
        There are a total of 37 Granbury police officers. This results in 4.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 50.6% greater than the Texas average and 39.3% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Texas

        State Total offenders Texas /100K National /100K
        Texas95,281443266
        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

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        Oak Trail Shores, TX2,6983291,7522,082
        Cresson, TX9934432,3612,805
        Granbury, TX10,3251243,5943,717

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        Source: The Granbury, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.