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El Paso vs Plano: 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 Plano's 19.2 per 1,000, making Plano 17% safer overall. Plano earns a B- safety grade compared to El Paso's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

El Paso

Texas

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

Plano

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricEl PasoPlano
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K19.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate440.3120.0
Property Crime Rate1883.31800.0
Murder Rate8.51.8
Assault Rate276.676.9
Robbery Rate57.515.4
Burglary Rate299.3282.6
Theft Rate1393.61573.4
Vehicle Theft Rate173.6208.4

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, El Paso is safer in 2 and Plano is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

C+
El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Plano, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Paso safer than Plano?
As of 2026, Plano is 17% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents compared to El Paso's 23.2. Plano earns a B- safety grade vs El Paso's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, El Paso or Plano?
El Paso has more violent crime at 440 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 El Paso vs Plano?
El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K). Plano has 19.2 per 1,000 (violent: 120/100K, property: 1800/100K).
Should I move to El Paso or Plano?
From a safety perspective, Plano has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. El Paso (pop. 683,012) 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 El Paso and Plano compare for property crime?
Plano has lower property crime at 1800 per 100K vs El Paso's 1883. 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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