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Is El Campo, Texas Safe?

Population 12,142 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,142, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. El Campo earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,218 per 100K.

El Campo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl CampoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2015.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate121.0--268.2
Theft Rate1218.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate236.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2015/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Campo

Violent crime in El Campo is well below the national average. The rate of 215.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2015.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,218 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

El Campo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault121
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,218
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft236
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Campo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Campo
215.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Campo
2015.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Campo Safety

Is El Campo safe?
Not especially. El Campo earns a C with a crime rate of 223 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 El Campo?
223 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2015.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Campo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Campo's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,218 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Campo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Campo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Campo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Campo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. El Campo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does El Campo compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. El Campo isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is El Campo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in El Campo?
Bad. A C grade and 223 per-thousand rate put El Campo below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 215 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Campo?
215.1 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (121), robbery (44), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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