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Is San Juan, Texas Safe?

Population 37,868 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, San Juan faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,606 per 100K.

San Juan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan JuanTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2417.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1606.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

273.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2417/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Juan

Violent crime in San Juan is close to the national average. The rate of 313.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2417.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,606 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Juan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary448
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,606
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Juan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Juan
313.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Juan
2417.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Juan Safety

Is San Juan safe?
Not especially. San Juan earns a D with a crime rate of 273.1 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 San Juan?
273.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2417.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Juan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Juan's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,606 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Juan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Juan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Juan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Juan?
Crime rates have held steady in San Juan, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does San Juan compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. San Juan ranks behind about 93% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is San Juan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in San Juan?
Bad. A D grade and 273.1 per-thousand rate put San Juan below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Juan?
313.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (75), 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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