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Crime rate in Schertz, Texas (TX): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Schertz, TX compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Schertz, TX

The 2022 crime rate in Schertz, TX is 102 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.4 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 50.8% U.S. cities. The 2022 Schertz crime rate rose by 28% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Schertz has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Schertz, TX is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Schertz:

101.8
Cibolo:

124.4
Universal City:

251.8
Selma:

198.7
Converse:

180.7
Live Oak:

251.6
Garden Ridge:

109.9
Marion:

35.4
Windcrest:

373.7
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Schertz by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
2
(6.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.7)
2
(5.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(4.6)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
17
(53.2)
17
(54.0)
9
(28.0)
8
(24.3)
12
(33.4)
13
(35.2)
12
(31.4)
19
(48.4)
20
(49.0)
23
(55.6)
22
(52.0)
11
(25.4)
8
(18.3)
8
(18.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
11
(34.4)
9
(28.6)
4
(12.5)
4
(12.1)
10
(27.9)
12
(32.5)
11
(28.8)
6
(15.3)
15
(36.7)
13
(31.4)
9
(21.3)
7
(16.2)
6
(13.7)
10
(23.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
56
(175.1)
45
(143.0)
71
(221.0)
52
(157.7)
46
(128.2)
39
(105.5)
41
(107.3)
60
(153.0)
64
(156.7)
58
(140.2)
47
(111.0)
43
(99.3)
22
(50.4)
44
(101.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
103
(322.0)
120
(381.4)
70
(217.9)
100
(303.4)
81
(225.7)
105
(284.1)
93
(243.4)
105
(267.7)
115
(281.7)
117
(282.7)
67
(158.3)
75
(173.2)
33
(75.6)
64
(148.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
486
(1,520)
462
(1,468)
524
(1,631)
504
(1,529)
483
(1,346)
515
(1,393)
488
(1,277)
570
(1,453)
523
(1,281)
517
(1,249)
458
(1,082)
347
(801.1)
291
(666.9)
345
(799.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
41
(128.2)
26
(82.6)
32
(99.6)
38
(115.3)
23
(64.1)
34
(92.0)
34
(89.0)
54
(137.7)
57
(139.6)
36
(87.0)
34
(80.3)
38
(87.7)
51
(116.9)
93
(215.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(6.3)
6
(19.1)
0
(0.0)
4
(12.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(5.4)
1
(2.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.4)
1
(2.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.3)
1
(2.3)
City-Data.com crime index193.9172.4158.8146.2135.5147.4141.0161.8163.7163.5130.996.279.4101.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 32 registered sex offenders living in Schertz, Texas as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Schertz is 1,238 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Schertz:

81.1
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Schertz:

59.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Schertz:

83.1
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Schertz:

118.1
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Schertz:

146.2
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Schertz:

145.7
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Schertz:

132.6
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Schertz:

109.9
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Schertz:

109.6
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Schertz:

111.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Schertz:

109.2
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Schertz:

144.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Schertz:

139.8
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Schertz:

170.4
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Schertz:

165.0
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Schertz:

116.4
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Schertz:

155.8
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Schertz:

87.8
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Schertz:

101.9
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Schertz:

66.0
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Schertz:

87.8
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Schertz:

97.8
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Schertz:

132.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Schertz:

141.3
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Schertz:

146.8
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Schertz:

125.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Schertz:

140.3
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Schertz:

122.1
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Schertz:

154.4
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Schertz:

140.1
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Schertz:

162.1
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Schertz:

159.6
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Schertz:

165.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Schertz:

148.6
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Schertz:

183.3
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Schertz:

154.2
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 93 (62 officers - 54 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Texas average:

2.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 97 (61 officers - 54 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.41
Texas average:

2.05

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 90 (59 officers - 51 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.39
Texas average:

2.02

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 83 (56 officers - 49 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.35
Texas average:

2.18

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 71 (53 officers - 45 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.30
Texas average:

2.06

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 72 (51 officers - 47 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.30
Texas average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 73 (51 officers - 47 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.34
Texas average:

2.13

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 74 (53 officers - 49 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Texas average:

2.05

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 75 (48 officers - 47 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Texas average:

1.95

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 67 (51 officers - 47 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
Texas average:

2.17

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 60 (45 officers - 42 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Texas average:

2.20

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 63 (46 officers - 44 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
Texas average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 63 (46 officers - 43 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Texas average:

2.17

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 63 (43 officers - 38 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Texas average:

2.18

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 50 (36 officers - 34 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Texas average:

2.18

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 48 (35 officers - 33 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.45
Texas average:

2.19

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 46 (33 officers - 31 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.57
Texas average:

2.17

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Schertz, TX
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 78154.