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Is Socorro, Texas Safe?

Population 38,787 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Socorro is a smaller community of 38,787 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,160 per 100K.

Socorro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSocorroTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1795.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1160.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1796/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Socorro

Violent crime in Socorro is close to the national average. The rate of 380.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1795.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,160 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Socorro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,160
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Socorro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Socorro
380.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Socorro
1795.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Socorro Safety

Is Socorro safe?
Not especially. Socorro earns a C with a crime rate of 217.6 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 Socorro?
217.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1795.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Socorro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Socorro's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,160 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Socorro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Socorro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Socorro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Socorro?
Crime rates have held steady in Socorro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Socorro compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Socorro ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Socorro 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 Socorro?
Bad. A C grade and 217.6 per-thousand rate put Socorro below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Socorro?
380.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (80), and murder (5.0) 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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