Hidalgo, TX Crime Rates & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hidalgo_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	160	n/a (estimate)	1,104	2,692	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	6.9	6.6	6.5
Rape	7	n/a	48.3	46.0	38.4
Robbery	1	n/a	6.9	91.4	73.9
Assault	20	n/a	138.0	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	29	n/a (estimate)	200	447	388
Burglary	19	n/a	131.1	370.7	314.2
Theft	99	n/a	683.3	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	13	n/a	89.7	287.0	246.0
Property crime	131	n/a (estimate)	904	2,245	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Hidalgo crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hidalgo are 48% lower than the national average
In Hidalgo you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hidalgo is safer than 56% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hidalgo has decreased by 10%

Hidalgo crime map

The Hidalgo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hidalgo 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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Daily Crime In Hidalgo (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Hidalgo, per 100,000 residents. In Hidalgo, the total number of daily crimes is 2.44 times less than the Texas average and 2.12 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Hidalgo are 2.23 times less than the Texas average and 1.94 times less than the national average. For property crime, Hidalgo has a daily crime rate that is 2.48 times less than the Texas average and 2.17 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Hidalgo (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Hidalgo, Texas compared to other areas of Texas, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Hidalgo safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Hidalgo is safer than 60% of Texas cities, and 56% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Texas, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Hidalgo. At this time, Hidalgo sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hidalgo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hidalgo is 1 in 500

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hidalgo is 1 in 111

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hidalgo is 1 in 91

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Hidalgo, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 500. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 111 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Hidalgo is 1 in 91.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Hidalgo is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Hidalgo has decreased by 43% and the rate of property crime in Hidalgo has increased by 3%. The total crime rate in Hidalgo has decreased by 10% year to year.

Hidalgo police department

Item	Hidalgo	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	39	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 39 Hidalgo police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.8% greater than the Texas average and 2.5% greater 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}
La Joya, TX	4,209	410	302	712
Penitas, TX	4,728	216	1,059	1,276
Alton, TX	15,581	455	1,029	1,484
Muniz, TX	1,574	250	1,260	1,511
West Sharyland, TX	2,140	260	1,307	1,566
La Blanca, TX	2,170	262	1,321	1,583
San Juan, TX	35,983	214	1,377	1,591
Hidalgo, TX	13,449	200	904	1,104

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Mankato, MN	13,451	142	1,176	1,318
Druid Hills, GA	13,444	152	765	917
Hot Springs Village, AR	13,443	256	995	1,251
Brainerd, MN	13,440	536	2,679	3,215
Stony Brook, NY	13,437	163	633	796
Hidalgo, TX	13,449	200	904	1,104

Source: The Hidalgo, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.