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Is Donna, Texas Safe?

Population 16,698 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,698, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Donna earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,266 per 100K.

Donna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDonnaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1879.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1266.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate202.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1880/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Donna

Violent crime in Donna is below the national average. The rate of 222.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1879.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,266 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Donna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,266
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft202
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Donna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Donna
222.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Donna
1879.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Donna Safety

Is Donna safe?
Not especially. Donna earns a C with a crime rate of 210.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Donna?
210.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1879.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Donna safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Donna has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Donna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Donna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Donna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Donna?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Donna's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Donna compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Donna ranks behind about 65% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Donna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Donna?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Donna?
222.6 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) 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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