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Is Eagle Pass, Texas Safe?

Population 28,926 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,926, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Eagle Pass earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,087 per 100K.

Eagle Pass Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEagle PassTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1087.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate319.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1781/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eagle Pass

Violent crime in Eagle Pass is close to the national average. The rate of 325.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,087 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eagle Pass Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,087
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft319
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eagle Pass Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagle Pass
325.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagle Pass
1781.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Pass Safety

Is Eagle Pass safe?
Not especially. Eagle Pass earns a C with a crime rate of 210.6 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 Eagle Pass?
210.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eagle Pass safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eagle Pass generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eagle Pass police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eagle Pass?
No. Crime in Eagle Pass has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Eagle Pass compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Eagle Pass isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Eagle Pass to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Eagle Pass?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 Eagle Pass?
325.3 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (67), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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