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Crime & Safety in South Padre Island, TX

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

South Padre Island has a violent crime rate of 1,569 per 100,000 residents, 313% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 641.7 per 100,000, robbery at 213.9, rape at 713.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 13,012 per 100,000, 564% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 11,337, burglary at 642, vehicle theft at 1,034 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 32 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, South Padre Island receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: South Padre Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,568.6/100K
313% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape713.0/100K
Robbery213.9/100K
Assault641.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property13,012.5/100K
564% above US avg
Burglary641.7/100K
Theft11,336.9/100K
Vehicle Theft1,033.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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