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35%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
37%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
34%
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.
Taft Southwest 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 Taft Southwest 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 Taft Southwest 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 Taft Southwest crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleTaft Southwest/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,484 (estimate)2,6442,281
Murdern/an/an/a6.05.7
Rapen/an/an/a49.538.0
Robberyn/an/an/a68.866.5
Assaultn/an/an/a281.7264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)228 (estimate)406364
Burglaryn/an/an/a303.9250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,524.51,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a409.9318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,256 (estimate)2,2381,917

Taft Southwest crime map



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

      • Taft Southwest crime rates are 35% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Taft Southwest are 37% lower than the national average
      • In Taft Southwest you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Taft Southwest is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Taft Southwest has decreased by 2%

      Taft Southwest, TX Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Texas has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Texas has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Taft Southwest each year?
      • 4. Is the Taft Southwest crime rate higher or lower than the Texas average?
      • 5. Taft Southwest is safer than 51% of all other cities in Texas.
       
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      Daily Crime In Taft Southwest (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Taft Southwest

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Taft Southwest is 1 in 439
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Taft Southwest is 1 in 80
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Taft Southwest is 1 in 68

      Year Over Year Crime In Taft Southwest (per 100,000 people)

      Taft Southwest police department

      Item Taft Southwest Texas National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a46,020558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.03.3

      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.

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      Sinton, TX5,3892542,1012,355
      Taft Southwest, TX1,4402281,2561,484

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      Taft Southwest, TX1,4402281,2561,484
      Source: The Taft Southwest, 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.