Port Isabel, TX Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 39%

Violent crime 67%

Property crime 33%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Isabel_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	90	n/a (estimate)	1,441	2,692	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	16.0	6.6	6.5
Rape	1	n/a	16.0	46.0	38.4
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	91.4	73.9
Assault	6	n/a	96.1	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	128	447	388
Burglary	10	n/a	160.2	370.7	314.2
Theft	71	n/a	1,137.1	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	16.0	287.0	246.0
Property crime	82	n/a (estimate)	1,313	2,245	1,958

Key findings

Port Isabel crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Port Isabel are 67% lower than the national average
In Port Isabel you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Port Isabel is safer than 63% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Port Isabel has decreased by 53%

Port Isabel crime map

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The Port Isabel crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Port Isabel as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Port Isabel crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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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, per 100,000 residents. In Port Isabel, the total number of daily crimes is 1.87 times less than the Texas average and 1.63 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Port Isabel are 3.48 times less than the Texas average and 3.03 times less than the national average. For property crime, Port Isabel has a daily crime rate that is 1.71 times less than the Texas average and 1.49 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Port Isabel (higher is better)

Is Port Isabel safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Texas as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Port Isabel to other cities in the state and across the country, Port Isabel is 69% safer than other cities of Texas and 63% safer than other cities in the nation. Port Isabel has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

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 781

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Port Isabel is 1 in 77

The chance of being a victim of crime in Port Isabel is 1 in 70

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Port Isabel? In Port Isabel, TX you have a 1 in 781 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 77 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Port Isabel.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Port Isabel is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Port Isabel has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 19% in Port Isabel, while property crimes in Port Isabel have decreased by 55%. Total crime has decreased by 53% 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	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}
Laguna Vista, TX	3,195	126	597	723
South Point, TX	1,007	243	1,221	1,464
Reid Hope King, TX	1,017	250	1,260	1,511
Bayview, TX	466	298	1,502	1,800
Laguna Heights, TX	3,386	340	1,710	2,050
Villa Pancho, TX	690	721	3,628	4,349
South Padre Island, TX	2,888	1,551	13,492	15,043
Port Isabel, TX	5,015	128	1,313	1,441

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sheldon, IA	5,015	493	947	1,440
Mayville, WI	5,016	144	699	843
Mendham, NJ	5,012	0	642	642
Falmouth, VA	5,018	170	1,187	1,357
Holbrook, AZ	5,011	765	6,355	7,120
Port Isabel, TX	5,015	128	1,313	1,441

Source: The Port Isabel, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.