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Is Rio Grande City, Texas Safe?

Population 15,451 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,451, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rio Grande City earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,212 per 100K.

Rio Grande City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRio Grande CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1662.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate337.0--268.2
Theft Rate1212.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1662/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rio Grande City

Violent crime in Rio Grande City is close to the national average. The rate of 411.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1662.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,212 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 337 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Rio Grande City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault337
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,212
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rio Grande City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rio Grande City
411.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rio Grande City
1662.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Grande City Safety

Is Rio Grande City safe?
Not especially. Rio Grande City earns a C with a crime rate of 207.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rio Grande City?
207.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1662.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rio Grande City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rio Grande City has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rio Grande City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rio Grande City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rio Grande City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rio Grande City?
Crime rates have held steady in Rio Grande City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Rio Grande City compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Rio Grande City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Rio Grande City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rio Grande City?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rio Grande City?
411.3 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (337), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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