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Is Pharr, Texas Safe?

Population 80,830 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Pharr runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,516 per 100K.

Pharr Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPharrTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2478.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1516.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate563.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2478/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pharr

Violent crime in Pharr is below the national average. The rate of 246.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2478.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,516 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pharr Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,516
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft563
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pharr Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pharr
246.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pharr
2478.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pharr Safety

Is Pharr safe?
Not especially. Pharr earns a D with a crime rate of 272.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pharr?
272.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2478.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pharr safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pharr's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,516 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pharr?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pharr generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pharr police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pharr?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pharr's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Pharr compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Pharr ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Pharr to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Pharr?
Bad. A D grade and 272.4 per-thousand rate put Pharr below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pharr?
246.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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