Pharr, TX Crime Rates & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

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}	Pharr_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,518	n/a (estimate)	1,887	2,692	2,346
Murder	6	n/a	7.5	6.6	6.5
Rape	48	n/a	59.7	46.0	38.4
Robbery	15	n/a	18.6	91.4	73.9
Assault	176	n/a	218.8	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	245	n/a (estimate)	305	447	388
Burglary	159	n/a	197.7	370.7	314.2
Theft	1,030	n/a	1,280.5	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	84	n/a	104.4	287.0	246.0
Property crime	1,273	n/a (estimate)	1,583	2,245	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Pharr crime rates are 20% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Pharr are 21% lower than the national average
In Pharr you have a 1 in 53 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pharr is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pharr has decreased by 8%

Pharr crime map

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

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Pharr on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Pharr (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.43 times less than the state average and 1.24 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Pharr on a daily basis are 1.47 times less than than Texas average and 1.27 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Pharr are 1.42 times less than the daily state average and 1.24 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Pharr (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Pharr in comparison to other Texas communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Pharr safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pharr being safer than 34% of cities in Texas and 35% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Texas cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Pharr. In conclusion, Pharr ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pharr

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pharr is 1 in 329

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pharr is 1 in 64

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pharr is 1 in 53

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Pharr, Texas? If you reside in Pharr, then there is a 1 in 329 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 64. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 53 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Pharr.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Pharr, Texas (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Pharr has increased by 5%, the amount of property crime in Pharr has decreased by 10%, and the total amount of crime in Pharr has decreased by 8% year over year.

Pharr police department

Item	Pharr	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	152	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

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}
Edcouch, TX	3,270	177	737	914
Hidalgo, TX	13,449	200	904	1,104
Alton, TX	15,581	455	1,029	1,484
Muniz, TX	1,574	250	1,260	1,511
Monte Alto, TX	1,613	250	1,260	1,511
Progreso Lakes, TX	281	255	1,281	1,536
West Sharyland, TX	2,140	260	1,307	1,566
Pharr, TX	75,172	305	1,583	1,887

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bethlehem, PA	75,110	482	2,031	2,513
Plymouth, MN	75,105	57	1,423	1,480
Lake Charles, LA	75,044	481	2,477	2,958
Baytown, TX	75,310	370	3,490	3,860
Folsom, CA	74,960	101	1,453	1,554
Pharr, TX	75,172	305	1,583	1,887

Source: The Pharr, 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.