Del Rio, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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30%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Del Rio_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	563	n/a (estimate)	1,632	2,732	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	2.9	6.7	6.3
Rape	16	n/a	46.4	50.0	40.0
Robbery	13	n/a	37.7	70.5	66.1
Assault	45	n/a	130.5	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	75	n/a (estimate)	217	432	370
Burglary	147	n/a	426.1	334.3	269.8
Theft	310	n/a	898.7	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	31	n/a	89.9	331.2	282.7
Property crime	488	n/a (estimate)	1,415	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Del Rio, TX

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Del Rio crime rate is lower than the national average by 29.8%. Specifically, there were 75 violent crimes in Del Rio, equivalent to 217 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 41.2%. Furthermore, Del Rio recorded 488 property crimes, amounting to 1415 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 27.6%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Del Rio?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Del Rio. Based on the results of the surveys (17 responses), 71% of people felt that there was very little crime in Del Rio and felt safe walking alone at night. While 29% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Del Rio a Safe Place to Live?

Is Del Rio a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Del Rio has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 30%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.54 daily incidents, encompassing 0.21 violent crimes and 1.34 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Del Rio as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Del Rio Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Del Rio has decreased by 9.3%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Del Rio, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has increased by 29.3%, while property crime has decreased by 13.3%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Del Rio is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Del Rio

Del Rio has a poverty rate that stands at 20.3, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Del Rio crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Del Rio, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Del Rio, the average monthly rent stands at $733, while the national average is $949 per month.

Del Rio crime map

The Del Rio crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Del Rio as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Del Rio crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Del Rio crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Del Rio crime rates are 30% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Del Rio are 41% lower than the national average
In Del Rio you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Del Rio is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Del Rio has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Del Rio (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Del Rio, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Del Rio are 1.67 times less than the Texas average and 1.42 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Del Rio are 1.99 times less than than Texas and 1.70 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Del Rio are 1.63 times less than than Texas and 1.38 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Del Rio (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Del Rio to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Del Rio safe? The gauges above illustrate that Del Rio is safer than 53% of every city located within Texas along with 50% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Texas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Del Rio, TX is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Del Rio

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Del Rio is 1 in 460

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Del Rio is 1 in 71

The chance of being a victim of crime in Del Rio is 1 in 62

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Del Rio, Texas? If you reside in Del Rio, then there is a 1 in 460 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 71. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 62 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Del Rio.

Year Over Year Crime In Del Rio (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Del Rio is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Del Rio has increased by 34%, while the property crime rate in Del Rio has decreased by 10% year over year. The number of total crimes in Del Rio has decreased by 6% year over year.

Del Rio police department

Item	Del Rio	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	89	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 89 Del Rio police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.4% less than the Texas average and 24.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake View, TX	67	175	929	1,104
Cienegas Terrace, TX	2,598	233	1,243	1,476
Val Verde Park, TX	3,792	246	1,309	1,555
Del Rio, TX	35,828	217	1,415	1,632

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mount Juliet, TN	35,834	420	1,553	1,972
Peachtree City, GA	35,844	31	1,020	1,051
Watertown Town, MA	35,749	137	1,023	1,160
Richmond, KY	35,744	180	2,131	2,311
Cooper City, FL	35,715	112	677	788
Del Rio, TX	35,828	217	1,415	1,632

Source: The Del Rio, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.