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Corpus Christi vs Plano: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Corpus Christi has a crime rate of 23.1 per 1,000 residents vs Plano's 19.2 per 1,000, making Plano 17% safer overall. Plano earns a B- safety grade compared to Corpus Christi's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Corpus Christi

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeB-
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.1/1K
Percentile50%
B-

Plano

Texas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeB+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate19.2/1K
Percentile60%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricCorpus ChristiPlano
Overall Crime Rate23.1/1K19.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate347.7120.0
Property Crime Rate1960.91800.0
Murder Rate5.61.8
Assault Rate305.476.9
Robbery Rate52.515.4
Burglary Rate224.7282.6
Theft Rate1268.61573.4
Vehicle Theft Rate430.3208.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Corpus Christi is safer in 2 and Plano is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Corpus Christi, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 52 in Plano.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Corpus Christi, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Plano, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corpus Christi safer than Plano?
As of 2026, Plano is 17% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Corpus Christi's 23.1. Plano earns a B- safety grade vs Corpus Christi's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Corpus Christi or Plano?
Corpus Christi has more violent crime at 348 per 100,000 residents. Plano is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Corpus Christi vs Plano?
Corpus Christi has a crime rate of 23.1 per 1,000 (violent: 348/100K, property: 1961/100K). Plano has 19.2 per 1,000 (violent: 120/100K, property: 1800/100K).
Should I move to Corpus Christi or Plano?
From a safety perspective, Plano has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Corpus Christi (pop. 317,247) and Plano (pop. 293,028) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Plano's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Corpus Christi and Plano compare for property crime?
Plano has lower property crime at 1800 per 100K vs Corpus Christi's 1961. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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