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Is Laredo, Texas Safe?

Population 269,515 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Laredo has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 280.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,660 per 100K.

Laredo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaredoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2511.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1660.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate521.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

280.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2511/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laredo

Violent crime in Laredo is below the national average. The rate of 291.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2511.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,660 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laredo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,660
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft521
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laredo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laredo
291.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laredo
2511.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laredo Safety

Is Laredo safe?
Not especially. Laredo earns a D- with a crime rate of 280.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Laredo?
280.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2511.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laredo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laredo's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,660 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laredo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laredo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laredo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laredo?
No. Crime in Laredo has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Laredo compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Laredo ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Laredo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Laredo?
Bad. A D- grade and 280.3 per-thousand rate put Laredo below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laredo?
291.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (69), and murder (6.0) 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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