Elsa, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elsa Police Department serves the city of Elsa, TX in Hidalgo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 406 violent crimes and 1,110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.6 per 100k residents, which is 66.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 300.2 per 100k, 83.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAnnual Rate176.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate300.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate247.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents937 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 176.6 | F | 406 | 106.2 | +66.3% |
| Property Crime | 300.2 | F | 1110 | 163.6 | +83.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.3 | D | 91 | 22.3 | +58.7% |
| Burglary | 53.0 | F | 152 | 24.0 | +120.5% |
| Larceny | 247.2 | F | 937 | 116.4 | +112.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Edinburg | 0 miles | F 180.0 | C 163.9 | Violent: 1.9% higher Property: 45.4% lower |
| La Villa | 0 miles | D 129.4 | C 194.1 | Violent: 26.7% lower Property: 35.3% lower |
| Mcallen | 0 miles | D 148.3 | C 173.0 | Violent: 16.0% lower Property: 42.4% lower |
| Mission | 0 miles | C 98.8 | A 73.5 | Violent: 44.0% lower Property: 75.5% lower |