Port Isabel, TX Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Port Isabel

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Isabel_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	277	n/a (estimate)	5,523	3,194	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Isabel_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	5.3
Rape	2	n/a	39.9	48.0	40.4
Robbery	1	n/a	19.9	119.6	102.8
Assault	37	n/a	737.8	261.6	248.5
Violent crime	40	n/a (estimate)	798	434	386
Burglary	26	n/a	518.4	533.8	468.9
Theft	199	n/a	3,968.1	1,978.1	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	239.3	247.8	236.9
Property crime	237	n/a (estimate)	4,726	2,760	2,451

When reviewing the above table, you see a comprehensive overview of all annual crimes reported in Port Isabel, TX. All reported Port Isabel, TX crimes are shown and for assessment, each particular crime is demonstrated, establishing an accurate total that represents any crimes committed for every 100,000 residents. You'll also notice that the crimes are distributed into two separate categories, being; violent crimes and property crimes. In addition, the table also demonstrates that the Port Isabel, TX overall crime rate is 73% higher than in comparison to the Texas average; and is also 95% higher than compared to the national average. Specifically regarding violent crimes in Port Isabel, TX, the rate is 84% higher than compared to the Texas average, and 106% higher than when paralleled to the national average. When comparing property crime, Port Isabel, TX comes in at 71% higher than to the average seen in Texas, and 93% higher than the overall national average.

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Port Isabel is 95% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 15.13 daily crimes that occur in Port Isabel.
Port Isabel is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States.
In Port Isabel you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Port Isabel has decreased by 4%.

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Daily Crime In Port Isabel (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Port Isabel, TX per 100,000 residents. Additionally, daily crime statistics are also listed for Texas as well as national figures. In Port Isabel, TX the total number of daily crimes is 1.73 times more than the Texas average and 1.95 times more than the national average. Violent crime statistics in Port Isabel, TX are 1.84 times more than the Texas average and 2.06 times more than the national average. Regarding crimes committed against personal property, Port Isabel, TX has a daily crime rate that is 1.71 times more than the Texas average and 1.93 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Port Isabel (higher is better)

Many people wonder how safe they are in Port Isabel, TX in comparison to other notable cities in the state of Texas as well as in comparison to the rest of the nation. Using the gauges above, which document and compare safety in Port Isabel, TX to other cities in the state and across the country, Port Isabel, TX is 4% safer than other cities of Texas and 7% safer than other cities in the nation. When referring to the results, which show crime scores in Texas cities and all around the United States, Port Isabel, TX has a ranking of below average in comparison to other cities in the country, which is determined my comparing Port Isabel, TX crime rate to all the other cities investigated.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Port Isabel

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Port Isabel is 1 in 126

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Port Isabel is 1 in 22

The chance of being a victim of crime in Port Isabel is 1 in 19

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Port Isabel, TX? The illustrations above show how likely you are to become a victim of violent crime, property crime or any crime. In Port Isabel, TX you have a 1 in 126 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Port Isabel, TX.

Year Over Year Crime In Port Isabel (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate for Port Isabel, TX is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining whether living in Port Isabel, TX has become a safer or more dangerous place to live. For example, the above graph shows the year over year crime rate for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 14% in Port Isabel, TX, while property crimes in Port Isabel, TX have decreased by 6%. Crimes in total for Port Isabel, TX have decreased by 4% year over year.

Port Isabel police department

Item	Port Isabel	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	26	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	5.0	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 26 Port Isabel police officers. This results in 5.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 66.7% greater than the Texas average and 54.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	79,674	370	222

There are a total of 79,674 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 370 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Laguna Vista, TX	3,195	217	838	1,055
South Point, TX	1,007	236	1,502	1,738
Reid Hope King, TX	1,017	244	1,549	1,793
Bayview, TX	466	290	1,846	2,137
Laguna Heights, TX	3,386	331	2,103	2,434
Villa Pancho, TX	690	701	4,460	5,162
South Padre Island, TX	2,888	1,693	16,788	18,480
Port Isabel, TX	5,015	798	4,726	5,523

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sheldon, IA	5,015	257	1,046	1,303
Mayville, WI	5,016	101	1,291	1,392
Falmouth, VA	5,018	178	1,515	1,693
Mendham, NJ	5,012	40	341	382
Arnold, PA	5,019	396	2,182	2,578
Port Isabel, TX	5,015	798	4,726	5,523

Source: The Port Isabel, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. 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.