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San Antonio vs El Paso: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents vs El Paso's 23.2 per 1,000, making El Paso 56% safer overall. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade compared to San Antonio's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

San Antonio

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate53/1K
Percentile2%
C+

El Paso

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSan AntonioEl Paso
Overall Crime Rate53/1K23.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate500.0440.3
Property Crime Rate4800.01883.3
Murder Rate9.38.5
Assault Rate356.2276.6
Robbery Rate67.757.5
Burglary Rate837.0299.3
Theft Rate3732.91393.6
Vehicle Theft Rate970.3173.6

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, San Antonio is safer in 0 and El Paso is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In San Antonio, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in El Paso.

Full Safety Reports

F
San Antonio, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio safer than El Paso?
As of 2026, El Paso is 56% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to San Antonio's 53. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade vs San Antonio's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, San Antonio or El Paso?
San Antonio has more violent crime at 500 per 100,000 residents. El Paso is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in San Antonio vs El Paso?
San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 (violent: 500/100K, property: 4800/100K). El Paso has 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K).
Should I move to San Antonio or El Paso?
From a safety perspective, El Paso has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. San Antonio (pop. 1,548,422) and El Paso (pop. 683,012) 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 San Antonio and El Paso compare for property crime?
El Paso has lower property crime at 1883 per 100K vs San Antonio's 4800. 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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