El Paso, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The El Paso Police Department serves the city of El Paso, TX in El Paso County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 45,341 violent crimes and 48,870 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.8 per 100k residents, which is 4.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.7 per 100k, 10.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate110.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45,341 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,360 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,467 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,726 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents48,870 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,137 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37,375 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,113 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.8 | C | 45341 | 106.2 | +4.4% |
| Property Crime | 145.7 | B | 48870 | 163.6 | -10.9% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 152 | 0.5 | -43.7% |
| Rape | 0.1 | A | 1360 | 3.5 | -95.8% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 1467 | 5.8 | -51.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 7726 | 22.3 | -13.0% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 5137 | 24.0 | -40.3% |
| Larceny | 93.7 | B | 37375 | 116.4 | -19.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.8 | F | 6113 | 22.2 | +66.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 14 miles | A 53.2 | A 83.7 | Violent: 52.0% lower Property: 42.6% lower |
| Anthony | 14 miles | F 181.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 63.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Clint | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Horizon City | 14 miles | A 33.8 | A 59.2 | Violent: 69.5% lower Property: 59.4% lower |
| Pecos | 166 miles | A 58.1 | A 38.7 | Violent: 47.6% lower Property: 73.4% lower |