Hidalgo County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hidalgo County in TX is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 47,999 violent crimes and 64,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.7 per 100k residents, which is +15.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.5 per 100k, +26.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.7 | C | 47999 | 106.2 | +15.5% |
| Property Crime | 207.5 | D | 64675 | 163.6 | +26.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 87 | 0.5 | -86.5% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 1587 | 3.5 | -23.9% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 1056 | 5.8 | -68.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.8 | D | 6933 | 22.3 | +24.9% |
| Burglary | 18.3 | B | 6685 | 24.0 | -23.9% |
| Larceny | 172.7 | D | 55006 | 116.4 | +48.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.2 | B | 2815 | 22.2 | -26.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alamo Police Department
Alamo, TX
Donna Police Department
Donna, TX
Edcouch Police Department
Edcouch, TX
Edinburg Police Department
Edinburg, TX
Elsa Police Department
Elsa, TX
Hidalgo Police Department
Hidalgo, TX
La Villa Police Department
La Villa, TX
McAllen Police Department
Mcallen, TX
Mercedes Police Department
Mercedes, TX
Mission Police Department
Mission, TX
Pharr Police Department
Pharr, TX
San Juan Police Department
San Juan, TX
Weslaco Police Department
Weslaco, TX
La Joya Police Department
La Joya, TX
Palmview Police Department
Palmview, TX
Alton Police Department
Alton, TX
Penitas Police Department
Penitas, TX
Sullivan City Police Department
Sullivan City, TX
Palmhurst Police Department
Palmhurst, TX