Crime & Safety in Lubbock, TX

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

Lubbock has a violent crime rate of 830 per 100,000 residents, 119% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 627.3 per 100,000, robbery at 115.6, rape at 81.9. The murder rate is 5.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,694 per 100,000, 37% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,852, burglary at 546, vehicle theft at 273 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lubbock receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent830.3/100K
119% above US avg
Murder5.6/100K
12% below US avg
Rape81.9/100K
Robbery115.6/100K
Assault627.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,694.3/100K
37% above US avg
Burglary546.1/100K
Theft1,852.2/100K
Vehicle Theft272.7/100K
Arson23.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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