Is Kerrville or Urbandale Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Urbandale is safer than Kerrville (Safety Score 84/100 vs 84/100), with a total crime rate of 726 per 100,000 versus 732 for Kerrville — 1% lower. Kerrville has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Urbandale has a 100% lower rate.
Kerrville — 5-Year Trend
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Kerrville, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Kerrville | Urbandale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 732.2 | 725.8 | +6.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 151.2 | 91.3 | +60.0 |
| Murder Rate | 4.0 | 0.0 | +4.0 |
| Rape Rate | 27.9 | 10.6 | +17.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.0 | 2.1 | +5.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 107.4 | 76.4 | +31.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 581.0 | 634.6 | -53.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 71.6 | 82.8 | -11.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 453.6 | 411.7 | +41.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 55.7 | 140.1 | -84.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kerrville or Urbandale safer?
Urbandale is safer with a total crime rate of 726 per 100K vs 732 for Kerrville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Kerrville has a violent crime rate of 151.2 per 100K while Urbandale has 91.3. Urbandale has lower violent crime.
About Kerrville, TX
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a small city known for its scenic Guadalupe River and as home to the Kerrville Folk Festival. The population is around 24,000, with a significant retiree community. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 25,131, Kerrville has a total crime rate of 732.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, a Des Moines suburb, was once home to the Hawkeye Six, an early Iowa interurban line. Its population of over 45,000 residents enjoys a blend of residential areas and commercial developments. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 47,119, Urbandale has a total crime rate of 725.8 per 100,000 residents.