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Rio Grande City, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Rio Grande City Police Department serves the city of Rio Grande City, TX in Starr County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 226 violent crimes and 1,424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 6.6 per 100k residents, which is 93.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 216.3 per 100k, 32.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 A
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate216.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,424 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate150.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents944 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime6.6A226106.2-93.8%
Property Crime216.3D1424163.6+32.2%
Aggravated Assault6.6A11122.3-70.5%
Burglary39.3F33824.0+63.7%
Larceny150.8D944116.4+29.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.2C13322.2+18.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 4
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
La Grulla 0 miles
B 83.1
C 166.3
Violent: 1167.2% higher
Property: 23.2% lower
Roma 0 miles
C 121.7
A 69.5
Violent: 1755.3% higher
Property: 67.9% lower
Palmview 30 miles
C 126.0
A 94.5
Violent: 1820.3% higher
Property: 56.3% lower
Palmhurst 34 miles
B 77.3
F 928.1
Violent: 1079.0% higher
Property: 329.0% higher
Edcouch 35 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A