Dorchester, TX has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the city's violent crime rate is 13, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Dorchester is 24.2, while the national average is 35.4. This indicates that overall, the city has a relatively low crime rate. However, this does not mean that Dorchester is completely free from crime. There is still a need for caution and awareness, as any amount of crime can have a negative impact on a community. It is essential for law enforcement and community members to continue working together to maintain the safety and well-being of the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dorchester violent crime is 13.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Dorchester property crime is 24.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dorchester, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Gunter, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Gunter, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.