Fort Davis received a D- grade for overall crime in a recent CrimeGrade.org analysis, indicating a crime rate much higher than the average U.S. city. The report places Fort Davis in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than only 12% of cities nationwide.
The crime rate in Fort Davis is 45.50 incidents per 1,000 residents in a typical year. Violent crime in the community earned an F grade, with a violent crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 residents. Assault was the most common violent offense at 6.929 per 1,000 residents, followed by rape at 1.355, robbery at 0.9531, and murder at 0.1032.
Property crime in Fort Davis received a D+ grade, with a total property crime rate of 17.05 per 1,000 residents. Theft was the most reported property crime at 9.534 per 1,000 residents, followed by burglary at 6.042, vehicle theft at 1.303, and arson at 0.1674.
CrimeGrade.org’s map highlights Fort Davis neighborhoods by safety levels, with the east part of town considered the safest. The chance of becoming a victim of crime ranges from 1 in 17 in western areas to 1 in 32 in eastern neighborhoods.
According to the Crime in Texas Online Portal, Jeff Davis County reported a 14.58% decrease in crime from 2023 to 2024. However, violent crime included one reported rape and nine assaults in 2024. Property crimes consisted of five burglaries, four thefts, and two motor vehicle thefts.
Crime is projected to cost Fort Davis approximately $1.10 million in 2025, or about $1,582 per household.
The CrimeGrade.org analysis and the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Crime in Texas Portal provide statistical snapshots that reflect reported incidents, although they note that updates and differences in reporting formats may affect final numbers.
