Crime & Safety in University Park, TX
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
0.67
per 1,000 residents
-85% vs national
Property Crime Rate
14.34
per 1,000 residents
-34% vs national
Total Crimes
379
2024
Violent Clearance
47%
cases solved
+11% vs national
Property Clearance
4%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
-76%
vs 25K-50K avg
-76% vs 25K-50K
YoY Change
+111.1%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How University Park Compares
Source: FBI (2024)University Park vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. University Park is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Violent Crime Clearance Rate
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)University Park police solve 100% of rape cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 42%.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 1 | 0.04 | 100.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 3 | 0.12 | 33.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 12 | 0.48 | 41.7% |
| Burglary | Property | 47 | 1.86 | 2.1% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 269 | 10.66 | 4.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 46 | 1.82 | 0.0% |
University Park, TX reported 17 violent crimes and 362 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.67 per 1,000 residents is 85.0% below the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 47% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 269 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.0% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (25,000 - 50,000 population), University Park's violent crime rate is 76% lower. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 362 | 0.67 | 14.34 |
| 2023 | 8 | 288 | 0.32 | 11.48 |
| 2022 | 10 | 333 | 0.40 | 13.36 |
| 2021 | 7 | 305 | 0.28 | 12.25 |
| 2020 | 4 | 239 | 0.16 | 9.46 |
| 2019 | 6 | 189 | 0.24 | 7.43 |
| 2018 | 5 | 320 | 0.20 | 12.54 |
| 2017 | 11 | 314 | 0.44 | 12.45 |
| 2016 | 16 | 303 | 0.64 | 12.07 |
| 2015 | 3 | 286 | 0.12 | 11.57 |