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Is San Benito, Texas Safe?

Population 24,980 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Benito is a smaller community of 24,980 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

San Benito Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan BenitoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1710.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate236.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1711/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Benito

Violent crime in San Benito is below the national average. The rate of 263.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1710.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Benito Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft236
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Benito Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Benito
263.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Benito
1710.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Benito Safety

Is San Benito safe?
It depends on where in San Benito you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in San Benito?
197.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1710.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Benito safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. San Benito 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 San Benito?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Benito generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Benito police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Benito?
No. Crime in San Benito has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does San Benito compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. San Benito ranks behind about 67% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is San Benito 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 San Benito?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in San Benito?
263.1 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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