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Is Hidalgo, Texas Safe?

Population 15,376 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,376, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hidalgo earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,340 per 100K.

Hidalgo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHidalgoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1340.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate226.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hidalgo

Violent crime in Hidalgo is well below the national average. The rate of 216.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,340 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hidalgo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,340
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft226
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hidalgo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hidalgo
216.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hidalgo
2042.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hidalgo Safety

Is Hidalgo safe?
Not especially. Hidalgo earns a C with a crime rate of 225.9 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 Hidalgo?
225.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hidalgo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hidalgo's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,340 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hidalgo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hidalgo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hidalgo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hidalgo?
No. Crime in Hidalgo has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hidalgo compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Hidalgo ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo?
Bad. A C grade and 225.9 per-thousand rate put Hidalgo below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 217 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hidalgo?
216.5 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (54), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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