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Is Alamo, Texas Safe?

Population 20,625 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alamo is a smaller community of 20,625 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,589 per 100K.

Alamo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlamoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2020.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1589.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate279.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2021/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alamo

Violent crime in Alamo is close to the national average. The rate of 338.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2020.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,589 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alamo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,589
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft279
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alamo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alamo
338.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alamo
2020.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alamo Safety

Is Alamo safe?
Not especially. Alamo earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alamo?
235.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2020.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alamo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alamo's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,589 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alamo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alamo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alamo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alamo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alamo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Alamo compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Alamo ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alamo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alamo?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.9 per-thousand rate put Alamo below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alamo?
338.3 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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