Crime & Safety in Amarillo, TX

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Amarillo has a violent crime rate of 692 per 100,000 residents, 82% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 521.6 per 100,000, robbery at 86.7, rape at 75.4. The murder rate is 8.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,692 per 100,000, 37% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,023, burglary at 380, vehicle theft at 261 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Amarillo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Amarillo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent692.0/100K
82% above US avg
Murder8.4/100K
33% above US avg
Rape75.4/100K
Robbery86.7/100K
Assault521.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,691.6/100K
37% above US avg
Burglary379.7/100K
Theft2,022.8/100K
Vehicle Theft260.5/100K
Arson28.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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