Socorro, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Socorro_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	366	n/a (estimate)	964	2,732	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	7.9	6.7	6.3
Rape	22	n/a	58.0	50.0	40.0
Robbery	9	n/a	23.7	70.5	66.1
Assault	51	n/a	134.4	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	85	n/a (estimate)	224	432	370
Burglary	42	n/a	110.7	334.3	269.8
Theft	182	n/a	479.6	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	57	n/a	150.2	331.2	282.7
Property crime	281	n/a (estimate)	740	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Socorro, TX

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 Socorro is 58.5% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 85 violent crimes reported in Socorro, equivalent to 224 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 39.4%. Additionally, Socorro recorded 281 property crimes, amounting to 740 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 62.1%.

Is Socorro a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Socorro is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Socorro has an overall crime rate that is 59% lower than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 1 daily occurrences, comprising 0.23 violent crimes and 0.77 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Socorro as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Socorro Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Socorro has increased by 2.5% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Socorro is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 14.9%, while property crime has increased by 0.7%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Socorro.

Potential Causes for Crime in Socorro

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Socorro crime rate. The poverty level in Socorro is 23.9%, while the national average is 15.1%.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Socorro, there are 1.11 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

In areas where housing affordability is an issue, crime can become a significant concern. Some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions, which can increase stress and potentially contribute to domestic disputes and related crimes. The median home price in Socorro is $99,100, compared to a national average of $184,700.

Socorro crime map

The Socorro crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Socorro 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 Socorro crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Socorro 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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Crime Quick Facts

Socorro crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Socorro are 39% lower than the national average
In Socorro you have a 1 in 104 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Socorro is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Socorro has decreased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Socorro (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Socorro, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Socorro are 2.83 times less than the Texas average and 2.41 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Socorro are 1.93 times less than than Texas and 1.65 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Socorro are 3.11 times less than than Texas and 2.64 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Socorro (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Texas and all other cities across the US, is Socorro safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Socorro is safer than 61% of other cities in the state of Texas. In addition, Socorro is safer than 57% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Texas and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Socorro. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Socorro is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Socorro

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Socorro is 1 in 447

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Socorro is 1 in 136

The chance of being a victim of crime in Socorro is 1 in 104

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Socorro, Texas? If you reside in Socorro, then there is a 1 in 447 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 136. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 104 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Socorro.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Socorro is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Socorro has increased by 10% and the rate of property crime in Socorro has decreased by 5%. The total crime rate in Socorro has decreased by 2% year to year.

Socorro police department

Item	Socorro	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	37	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.1	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 37 Socorro police officers. This results in 1.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 63.1% less than the Texas average and 65.9% less 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}
San Elizario, TX	9,079	40	298	337
Horizon City, TX	19,645	139	835	974
El Paso, TX	679,879	313	1,379	1,692
Agua Dulce, TX	2,549	329	1,752	2,082
Homestead Meadows North, TX	5,121	414	2,202	2,616
Sparks, TX	3,873	449	2,390	2,838
Homestead Meadows South, TX	6,163	533	2,838	3,371
Socorro, TX	34,329	224	740	964

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
University City, MO	34,336	218	2,162	2,380
Georgetown, KY	34,362	113	1,397	1,510
University CDP (Orange County), FL	34,379	392	2,371	2,763
Norristown, PA	34,392	451	2,012	2,463
Butte-Silver Bow, MT	34,263	538	2,470	3,009
Socorro, TX	34,329	224	740	964

Source: The Socorro, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.