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El Paso vs Lubbock: 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 Lubbock's 26 per 1,000, making El Paso 11% safer overall. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade compared to Lubbock'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%
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Lubbock

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate26/1K
Percentile42%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricEl PasoLubbock
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K26/1K
Violent Crime Rate440.3362.1
Property Crime Rate1883.32233.9
Murder Rate8.56.8
Assault Rate276.6316.8
Robbery Rate57.584.8
Burglary Rate299.3377.2
Theft Rate1393.61757.8
Vehicle Theft Rate173.6458.1

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 7 and Lubbock is safer in 2.

Victim Odds Comparison

In El Paso, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 38 in Lubbock.

Full Safety Reports

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El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Lubbock, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Paso safer than Lubbock?
As of 2026, El Paso is 11% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Lubbock's 26. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade vs Lubbock's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, El Paso or Lubbock?
El Paso has more violent crime at 440 per 100,000 residents. Lubbock is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in El Paso vs Lubbock?
El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K). Lubbock has 26 per 1,000 (violent: 362/100K, property: 2234/100K).
Should I move to El Paso or Lubbock?
From a safety perspective, El Paso has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. El Paso (pop. 683,012) and Lubbock (pop. 273,071) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. El Paso's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do El Paso and Lubbock compare for property crime?
El Paso has lower property crime at 1883 per 100K vs Lubbock's 2234. 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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