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El Paso vs Corpus Christi: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents vs Corpus Christi's 23.1 per 1,000, making Corpus Christi 0% safer overall. Corpus Christi earns a C+ safety grade compared to El Paso's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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El Paso

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%
C+

Corpus Christi

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricEl PasoCorpus Christi
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K23.1/1K
Violent Crime Rate440.3347.7
Property Crime Rate1883.31960.9
Murder Rate8.55.6
Assault Rate276.6305.4
Robbery Rate57.552.5
Burglary Rate299.3224.7
Theft Rate1393.61268.6
Vehicle Theft Rate173.6430.3

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, El Paso is safer in 3 and Corpus Christi is safer in 6.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Corpus Christi, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Paso safer than Corpus Christi?
As of 2026, Corpus Christi is 0% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.1 per 1,000 residents compared to El Paso's 23.2. Corpus Christi earns a C+ safety grade vs El Paso's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, El Paso or Corpus Christi?
El Paso has more violent crime at 440 per 100,000 residents. Corpus Christi is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in El Paso vs Corpus Christi?
El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K). Corpus Christi has 23.1 per 1,000 (violent: 348/100K, property: 1961/100K).
Should I move to El Paso or Corpus Christi?
From a safety perspective, Corpus Christi has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. El Paso (pop. 683,012) and Corpus Christi (pop. 317,247) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Corpus Christi's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do El Paso and Corpus Christi compare for property crime?
El Paso has lower property crime at 1883 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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