La Feria, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The La Feria Police Department serves the city of La Feria, TX in Cameron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 348 violent crimes and 598 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 103.1 per 100k, 37.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 C
Annual Rate117.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate103.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime117.8C348106.2+10.9%
Property Crime103.1A598163.6-37.0%
Burglary29.5D10324.0+22.6%
Larceny58.9A457116.4-49.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.7B3622.2-33.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Palm Valley 4 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Mercedes 6 miles
F 194.7
F 289.1
Violent: 65.3% higher
Property: 180.4% higher
Weslaco 9 miles
F 264.7
F 304.1
Violent: 124.6% higher
Property: 195.0% higher
Donna 14 miles
F 238.5
F 447.3
Violent: 102.5% higher
Property: 333.8% higher
Alamo 18 miles
C 96.9
F 324.6
Violent: 17.8% lower
Property: 214.9% higher