Crime & Safety in McAllen, TX

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

McAllen has a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents, 61% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 84.5 per 100,000, robbery at 23.7, rape at 39.2. The murder rate is 2.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,842 per 100,000, 6% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,705, burglary at 64, vehicle theft at 68 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, McAllen receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: McAllen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent150.0/100K
61% below US avg
Murder2.7/100K
57% below US avg
Rape39.2/100K
Robbery23.7/100K
Assault84.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,841.7/100K
6% below US avg
Burglary63.5/100K
Theft1,704.5/100K
Vehicle Theft67.6/100K
Arson6.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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