Katy, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Katy, TX shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (63.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 227 incidents suggests Katy maintains good community safety standards.
Katy demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4838476, a total of 227 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of the reported incidents, with a total count of 145. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 120 incidents, followed by motor vehicle theft (17 incidents), stolen property offenses (2 incidents), and destruction/damage/vandalism of property (6 incidents). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 41 reported incidents. "Other" crimes account for 32 incidents, primarily driven by fraud offenses (27 incidents), with smaller numbers of counterfeiting/forgery (4 incidents) and human trafficking (1 incident). Robbery accounts for 8 incidents. Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4838476 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. Once the population is known, the violent crime rate (based on assault, robbery, and sex offenses) and the property crime rate can be calculated. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, along with a crime map, would require external data sources and analytical tools to assess the overall safety level of the area. Zip code data associated with the GEOID would also be beneficial for a more granular understanding of crime distribution.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Katy, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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