Ames, TX, like many other small towns, has been struggling with crime in recent years. According to the latest data, the town's violent crime rate is slightly lower than the national average at 22.4, just below the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Ames is slightly higher at 41, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crimes, there is still a significant concern for property crimes such as burglary and theft. This is especially alarming for a town with a tight-knit community like Ames, where residents may feel a false sense of security. Despite efforts to combat crime in the town, Ames is still facing ongoing challenges in keeping its citizens and their property safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ames violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Ames property crime is 41.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ames, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Liberty, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Liberty, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.