Laredo, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laredo Police Department serves the city of Laredo, TX in Webb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 17,843 violent crimes and 18,910 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.0 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 124.0 per 100k, 24.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,843 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents634 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,245 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,910 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,591 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,772 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,316 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.0 | C | 17843 | 106.2 | +6.4% |
| Property Crime | 124.0 | B | 18910 | 163.6 | -24.2% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 51 | 0.5 | -26.8% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 540 | 3.5 | +65.4% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 634 | 5.8 | -79.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.7 | D | 3245 | 22.3 | +47.1% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 2591 | 24.0 | -41.6% |
| Larceny | 93.9 | B | 14772 | 116.4 | -19.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | B | 1316 | 22.2 | -35.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Freer | 60 miles | A 42.4 | A 84.8 | Violent: 62.5% lower Property: 31.6% lower |
| Encinal | 61 miles | F 193.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 71.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Crystal City | 82 miles | A 33.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: N/A |
| La Grulla | 83 miles | B 83.1 | C 166.3 | Violent: 26.5% lower Property: 34.1% higher |