According to Crimegrade.org, which takes a look at crime statistics, Lubbock ranks at a dismal D-, the worst score in our immediate area. How did we achieve such a low score, and is it worth moving to a safer surrounding town?
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Lubbock Crime Rate Is High, Here’s A Look At The Numbers
Crimegrade looked at three categories of crime: Violent, Property, and Other, and graded Lubbock based on per capita numbers, that is, how many crimes happened per 1000 people per year. Here are the numbers:
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.278
Robbery
0.7428
Rape
1.100
Murder
0.1351
Total Violent Crime
6.255 (D-)
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.12
Vehicle Theft
2.006
Burglary
4.886
Arson
0.0779
Total Property Crime
25.09 (D-)
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2088
Drug Crimes
4.415
Vandalism
5.896
Identity Theft
0.8023
Animal Cruelty
0.0821
Total “Other” Rate
11.40 (D+)
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I guess I’m glad to see we are keeping those arson numbers low, but our theft numbers are truly out of control.
Is It Worth It To Move To A Town Nearby?
Perhaps it may be worth it to move to a surronding community, as they are all at least marginally “safer” at least according to these crime averages. However, there is more to consider: your commute to work, amenities, and your individual neighborhood. If you are considering a slight move, here’s a look at how those surronding towns compare on crime:
Lubbock Crime Rates vs. Surrounding Areas: Which Cities Are Safest?Think of moving slightly out of Lubbock? This is how our surrounding areas compare to Lubbock crime rates, according to crimegrade.org, which looks at both property and violent crime in its rankings. Spoiler alert: they are all at least marginally safer (or significantly safer), as Lubbock carries a D- rating.
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