Killeen, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Killeen, TX Crime & Safety (2026)

Is Killeen, TX safe to live in?

By the numbers, Killeen skews strongly toward safe. Of the 8 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, 87.5% earned an A grade and none received a D or F. That means 88% of analyzed neighborhoods fall in the combined A+B "safe" tier. The city-wide safety rating aggregates to a Very Safe (A) designation at the neighborhood level, even though the overall city crime grade is a C — a distinction that reflects how concentrated activity tends to be in a small number of commercial or transitional zones rather than spread across residential areas. Neighborhoods like White Rock Estates (A+), Creek Place (A+), and Walnut Creek Estates (A+) anchor the safe end of the spectrum, while Downtown Killeen (C-) is the single outlier among the eight neighborhoods studied.

What is the crime rate in Killeen, TX in 2026?

Killeen carries an overall crime grade of C for 2026, which reflects city-wide reported incident volumes relative to national benchmarks. However, that city-level grade contrasts sharply with the neighborhood-level picture: 7 out of 8 analyzed neighborhoods (87.5%) rate A, and zero neighborhoods rate D or F. The single below-average area is Downtown Killeen (C-), which also has the lowest median household income of the group at roughly $36,107 — about one-third the income level of top-rated White Rock Estates ($111,736). This income gap of more than $75,000 between the safest and least-safe neighborhoods illustrates how socioeconomic factors correlate with localized crime patterns in the city. Property crimes — particularly burglary and vehicle theft — remain the most frequently reported incident types citywide.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Killeen, TX?

The 2026 data identifies three neighborhoods tied at the very top with an A+ grade: White Rock Estates (population 2,755; median income $111,736), Creek Place (population 192; median income $95,755), and Walnut Creek Estates (population 182; median income $95,755). Triple 7 River Estates also earns an A+ with a median income of $95,604. Rounding out the top tier, Chaparral Estates and River Ridge Ranch both hold an A grade, with median incomes of $80,098 and $72,123 respectively. Killeen Golf Course earns an A- and a median income of $103,502. Collectively, these seven A-range neighborhoods account for 87.5% of all analyzed areas, signaling that the vast majority of Killeen's residential fabric is low-crime territory.

Which areas of Killeen have higher crime?

Among the 8 neighborhoods in our 2026 analysis, Downtown Killeen is the only area rated below a B, receiving a C- grade. With a population of 827 and a median household income of just $36,107 — the lowest of any neighborhood studied — Downtown Killeen reflects a pattern common to urban cores: higher foot traffic, transient populations, and economic stress can elevate property and opportunistic crime. Notably, 0% of analyzed neighborhoods earned a D or F, meaning even the lowest-rated area in Killeen still falls in the middle of the national scale rather than at the bottom. Residents and visitors spending time downtown should exercise standard urban precautions: secure vehicles, stay aware of surroundings, and report suspicious activity to the Killeen Police Department.

Is Killeen, TX a good place to live in 2026?

Killeen presents a compelling affordability-to-safety ratio for many households. The median home value sits at $133,924 and median rent at $948/month — both well below national averages — while 88% of analyzed neighborhoods carry A or B safety grades. The city's median household income of $50,335 and a population of 231,312 support a substantial local economy anchored by Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Challenges do exist: an unemployment rate of 10.3% and a poverty rate of 15.1% are above national norms, and the city-wide crime grade of C indicates room for improvement at the macro level. Still, for families and individuals who prioritize residential safety and housing affordability, neighborhoods like White Rock Estates, Walnut Creek Estates, and Triple 7 River Estates — all graded A+ — offer demonstrably low-crime environments at price points far below comparable safe neighborhoods in larger Texas metros.

How does Killeen's neighborhood safety compare across income levels?

The 2026 data reveals a clear correlation between neighborhood income and safety grade in Killeen. The four A+ neighborhoods — White Rock Estates, Creek Place, Walnut Creek Estates, and Triple 7 River Estates — all carry median incomes between $95,604 and $111,736. The two A-grade neighborhoods (Chaparral Estates and River Ridge Ranch) have median incomes of $72,123–$80,098. Killeen Golf Course (A-) sits at $103,502. By contrast, Downtown Killeen (C-) has a median income of only $36,107 — less than one-third of White Rock Estates. This roughly $75,000 income gap between the safest and least-safe neighborhood underscores why economic investment and employment opportunities are central to long-term crime reduction strategies in the city.