B-
20%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
21%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
19%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePharr/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,518n/a (estimate)1,8872,6922,346
Murder6n/a7.56.66.5
Rape48n/a59.746.038.4
Robbery15n/a18.691.473.9
Assault176n/a218.8302.5279.7
Violent crime245n/a (estimate)305447388
Burglary159n/a197.7370.7314.2
Theft1,030n/a1,280.51,587.31,398.0
Vehicle theft84n/a104.4287.0246.0
Property crime1,273n/a (estimate)1,5832,2451,958

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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)15246,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.03.3

        Sex offenders in Texas

        State Total offenders Texas /100K National /100K
        Texas95,281443266
        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, TX3,270177737914
        Hidalgo, TX13,4492009041,104
        Alton, TX15,5814551,0291,484
        Muniz, TX1,5742501,2601,511
        Monte Alto, TX1,6132501,2601,511
        Progreso Lakes, TX2812551,2811,536
        West Sharyland, TX2,1402601,3071,566
        Pharr, TX75,1723051,5831,887

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Bethlehem, PA75,1104822,0312,513
        Plymouth, MN75,105571,4231,480
        Lake Charles, LA75,0444812,4772,958
        Baytown, TX75,3103703,4903,860
        Folsom, CA74,9601011,4531,554
        Pharr, TX75,1723051,5831,887
        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.