Mcallen, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The McAllen Police Department serves the city of Mcallen, TX in Hidalgo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,876 violent crimes and 14,713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 148.3 per 100k residents, which is 39.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.0 per 100k, 5.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DAnnual Rate148.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,876 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,713 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,690 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 148.3 | D | 11876 | 106.2 | +39.6% |
| Property Crime | 173.0 | C | 14713 | 163.6 | +5.7% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +157.1% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 230 | 3.5 | -80.5% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 157 | 5.8 | -29.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 614 | 22.3 | -66.1% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 718 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 157.2 | D | 13690 | 116.4 | +35.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 272 | 22.2 | -66.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 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: 21.4% higher Property: 5.2% lower |
| Elsa | 0 miles | F 176.6 | F 300.2 | Violent: 19.1% higher Property: 73.5% higher |
| La Villa | 0 miles | D 129.4 | C 194.1 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: 12.2% higher |
| Mission | 0 miles | C 98.8 | A 73.5 | Violent: 33.4% lower Property: 57.5% lower |