Robstown, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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50%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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}	Robstown_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	355	n/a (estimate)	3,496	2,732	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.7	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	78.8	50.0	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	29.5	70.5	66.1
Assault	44	n/a	433.3	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	55	n/a (estimate)	542	432	370
Burglary	88	n/a	866.6	334.3	269.8
Theft	199	n/a	1,959.6	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	13	n/a	128.0	331.2	282.7
Property crime	300	n/a (estimate)	2,954	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Robstown, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Robstown crime rate is 50.4% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Robstown, there were 55 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 542 per 100,000 individuals, 46.5% higher than the national average. Additionally, Robstown recorded 300 property crimes, amounting to 2954 per 100,000 residents, 51.2% higher than the U.S. average.

Robstown showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Robstown a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Robstown, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Robstown presents a total crime rate that is 50% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Robstown experiences an average of 0.97 daily crimes, comprising 0.15 violent incidents and 0.82 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Robstown Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Robstown has increased by 8.6%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Robstown, 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 37.5%, while property crime has increased by 4.5%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Robstown is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Robstown

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Robstown, 59.5% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Robstown, the cost of living is 22.11% lower than the national average. A high cost of living can induce economic stress for locals, especially those with limited financial resources. When people grapple with soaring housing expenses, utility bills, healthcare costs, and other essential necessities, they may be driven towards criminal activities, including theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities boasting a lower cost of living may mitigate economic pressures and potentially result in reduced crime rates.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Robstown, the average rental rates are $778 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Robstown crime map

The Robstown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Robstown 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 Robstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Robstown 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

Robstown crime rates are 50% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Robstown are 46% higher than the national average
In Robstown you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Robstown is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Robstown has increased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Robstown (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Robstown, TX per 100,000 people. In Robstown, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.28 times more than the Texas average and 1.50 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Robstown is 1.25 times more than the Texas average and 1.46 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Robstown has a daily crime rate that is 1.28 times more than the Texas average and 1.51 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Robstown (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Robstown to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Robstown safe? The gauges above illustrate that Robstown is safer than 10% of every city located within Texas along with 14% 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, Robstown, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Robstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Robstown is 1 in 185

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Robstown is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Robstown is 1 in 29

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Robstown, Texas? If you reside in Robstown, then there is a 1 in 185 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 34. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 29 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Robstown.

Year Over Year Crime In Robstown (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Robstown is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Robstown violent crime rates have increased by 52%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 16% year over year. Total crimes for Robstown has increased by 20% in the same time frame.

Robstown police department

Item	Robstown	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 32 Robstown police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.5% less than the Texas average and 16.3% 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}
Driscoll, TX	712	0	150	150
Odem, TX	2,205	264	1,186	1,449
Bishop, TX	3,085	286	1,523	1,810
San Patricio, TX	364	401	2,134	2,535
Petronila, TX	89	454	2,418	2,872
Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, TX	682	532	2,832	3,364
Rancho Banquete, TX	408	566	3,016	3,582
Robstown, TX	11,214	542	2,954	3,496

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Snyder, TX	11,211	1,440	1,342	2,782
Grand Rapids, MN	11,218	149	896	1,045
Fulton, NY	11,209	639	2,564	3,203
Ridgefield, NJ	11,209	26	730	757
Greensburg, IN	11,221	326	1,645	1,971
Robstown, TX	11,214	542	2,954	3,496

Source: The Robstown, 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.