Lubbock Has a High Crime Rate. Should You Move to a Nearby Town Instead?

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

Property Crime Rates

Other Crime Rates

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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: