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Is Corpus Christi, Texas Safe?

Population 317,247 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Corpus Christi means there's room for concern. The 245.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,389 per 100K.

Corpus Christi Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorpus ChristiTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2190.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate470.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2190/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corpus Christi

Violent crime in Corpus Christi is below the national average. The rate of 262.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2190.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corpus Christi Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft470
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corpus Christi Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corpus Christi
262.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corpus Christi
2190.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corpus Christi Safety

Is Corpus Christi safe?
Not especially. Corpus Christi earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Corpus Christi?
245.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2190.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corpus Christi safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corpus Christi's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,389 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corpus Christi generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corpus Christi police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corpus Christi?
No. Crime in Corpus Christi has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Corpus Christi compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Corpus Christi ranks behind about 83% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Corpus Christi to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Corpus Christi?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.3 per-thousand rate put Corpus Christi below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corpus Christi?
262.9 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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