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Is Del Rio, Texas Safe?

Population 34,496 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,496, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Del Rio earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,616 per 100K.

Del Rio Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDel RioTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2293.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate124.0--268.2
Theft Rate1616.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Del Rio

Violent crime in Del Rio is well below the national average. The rate of 217.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2293.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,616 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Del Rio Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault124
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,616
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Del Rio Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Del Rio
217.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Del Rio
2293.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Del Rio Safety

Is Del Rio safe?
Not especially. Del Rio earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Del Rio?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2293.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Del Rio safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Del Rio's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,616 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Del Rio?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Del Rio generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Del Rio police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Del Rio?
No. Crime in Del Rio has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Del Rio compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Del Rio ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Del Rio to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Del Rio?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Del Rio below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 217 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Del Rio?
217.2 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (124), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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