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Is Edinburg, Texas Safe?

Population 110,700 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Edinburg faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 89% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,624 per 100K.

Edinburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdinburgTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate440.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2465.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate349.0--268.2
Theft Rate1624.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

290.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

440/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2465/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edinburg

Violent crime in Edinburg is above the national average. The rate of 440.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2465.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,624 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 349 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Edinburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault349
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,624
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edinburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edinburg
440.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edinburg
2465.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edinburg Safety

Is Edinburg safe?
Not especially. Edinburg earns a D- with a crime rate of 290.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Edinburg?
290.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 440.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2465.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edinburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Edinburg's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,624 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Edinburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edinburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edinburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edinburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Edinburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Edinburg compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Edinburg ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Edinburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Edinburg?
Bad. A D- grade and 290.5 per-thousand rate put Edinburg below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 440 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Edinburg?
440.3 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (349), robbery (81), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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