How safe is Amarillo?

With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, Amarillo has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 21.

What is the crime rate in Amarillo TX?

The U.S. violent crime rate — an annual, population-adjusted measure of cases of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — climbed by 5\% in 2020….Amarillo, TX Is Among the Most Dangerous US Metro Areas.

Metro area	Amarillo, TX
Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2020	673
Total violent crimes, 2020	1,787
Murders per 100,000 people, 2020	6.8
Total murders, 2020	18

Is Amarillo a safe town?

Of the 4,473 cities to report one or more incidents of violence, Amarillo ranks No. 362 by violent crime rate, which ranks it in the top 10\% most violent U.S. cities. Just as violent crime is more common in Amarillo than it is nationwide, violent crime is also more common in Texas than it is nationwide.

Is West Amarillo safe?

Amarillo is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67\% of cities are safer and 33\% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Amarillo is 34.64 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Amarillo generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Is Amarillo TX A good place to live?

Amarillo is in Potter County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Amarillo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Amarillo and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Amarillo are above average.

What percentage of Amarillo Texas is black?

Amarillo Demographics White: 82.15\% Black or African American: 6.60\% Asian: 4.27\% Two or more races: 3.33\%