| Statistic | Reportedincidents | /100k people | McAllen/100k people | Texas/100k people | National/100k people |
| Total crime | 2,939 | n/a (estimate) | 1,986 | 2,430 | 2,119 |
| Murder | 4 | n/a | 2.7 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Rape | 58 | n/a | 39.2 | 50.0 | 37.5 |
| Robbery | 35 | n/a | 23.6 | 63.5 | 60.6 |
| Assault | 125 | n/a | 84.4 | 270.7 | 256.1 |
| Violent crime | 222 | n/a (estimate) | 150 | 389 | 359 |
| Burglary | 94 | n/a | 63.5 | 284.3 | 229.2 |
| Theft | 2,523 | n/a | 1,704.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.1 |
| Vehicle theft | 100 | n/a | 67.6 | 330.7 | 258.8 |
| Property crime | 2,717 | n/a (estimate) | 1,836 | 2,041 | 1,760 |
Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in McAllen is 6.3% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 222 violent crimes reported in McAllen, equivalent to 150 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 58.2%. Additionally, McAllen recorded 2717 property crimes, amounting to 1836 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 4.3%.
When assessing the total crime rate in McAllen per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within McAllen, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in McAllen is very similar to the national average. McAllen had a property crime rate of 1836, while the national average was 1760. Based on these numbers, you could expect an average amount of property crime in this area.
What do the local residents think about crime in McAllen? Well, based on a recent survey of 46 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 61% of McAllen residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 39% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.
Is McAllen 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, McAllen has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 6%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 8.05 daily incidents, encompassing 0.61 violent crimes and 7.44 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of McAllen as a potential place to call home.
Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in McAllen. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in McAllen has increased by 2.3%. Violent crimes have decreased by 14.3%, while property crimes have increased by 3.9%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.
In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. McAllen currently has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, contrasting with the national average of 4.9%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.
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 McAllen, 70.4% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.
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 McAllen, the average rental rates are $1,238 per month, compared to the national average of $1,444.
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| Item | McAllen | Texas | National |
| Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians) | 404 | 46,020 | 558,732 |
| Police officers & civilians /1000 residents | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| State | Total offenders | Texas /100K | National /100K |
| Texas | 95,281 | 443 | 266 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Penitas, TX | 6,311 | 127 | 1,065 | 1,192 |
| La Joya, TX | 4,512 | 120 | 1,122 | 1,242 |
| Perezville, TX | 2,752 | 199 | 1,044 | 1,243 |
| Abram, TX | 1,597 | 208 | 1,089 | 1,297 |
| La Blanca, TX | 2,564 | 212 | 1,111 | 1,323 |
| Mission, TX | 86,021 | 189 | 1,148 | 1,337 |
| Pharr, TX | 80,998 | 222 | 1,136 | 1,358 |
| McAllen, TX | 146,651 | 150 | 1,836 | 1,986 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Pasadena, CA | 146,628 | 480 | 2,697 | 3,177 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 146,103 | 420 | 2,022 | 2,442 |
| Fullerton, CA | 146,103 | 455 | 2,024 | 2,479 |
| Syracuse, NY | 146,063 | 765 | 4,234 | 4,999 |
| Dayton, OH | 145,927 | 1,339 | 4,334 | 5,673 |
| McAllen, TX | 146,651 | 150 | 1,836 | 1,986 |
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