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Is Weslaco, Texas Safe?

Population 44,203 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Weslaco runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,861 per 100K.

Weslaco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeslacoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2299.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1861.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2299/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weslaco

Violent crime in Weslaco is close to the national average. The rate of 328.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2299.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,861 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weslaco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,861
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weslaco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weslaco
328.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weslaco
2299.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weslaco Safety

Is Weslaco safe?
Not especially. Weslaco earns a D with a crime rate of 262.8 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 Weslaco?
262.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2299.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weslaco safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weslaco's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,861 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weslaco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weslaco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weslaco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weslaco?
No. Crime in Weslaco has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Weslaco compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Weslaco ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Weslaco to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Weslaco?
Bad. A D grade and 262.8 per-thousand rate put Weslaco below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weslaco?
328.3 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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