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Is Mission, Texas Safe?

Population 88,992 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mission earns a D+ safety grade with 253.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,358 per 100K.

Mission Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMissionTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1358.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mission

Violent crime in Mission is below the national average. The rate of 282.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,358 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mission Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,358
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mission Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mission
282.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mission
2249.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mission Safety

Is Mission safe?
Not especially. Mission earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mission?
253.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mission safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mission's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,358 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mission?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mission generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mission police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mission?
Crime rates have held steady in Mission, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Mission compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Mission ranks behind about 83% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mission to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mission?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.2 per-thousand rate put Mission below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mission?
282.8 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) 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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