San Benito, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The San Benito Police Department serves the city of San Benito, TX in Cameron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,299 violent crimes and 3,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.3 per 100k residents, which is 27.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 362.1 per 100k, 121.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,299 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate362.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,319 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate292.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.3 | B | 1299 | 106.2 | -27.2% |
| Property Crime | 362.1 | F | 3319 | 163.6 | +121.3% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 52 | 5.8 | -30.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.4 | C | 611 | 22.3 | +9.7% |
| Burglary | 40.7 | F | 527 | 24.0 | +69.3% |
| Larceny | 292.9 | F | 2566 | 116.4 | +151.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.5 | D | 218 | 22.2 | +28.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combes | 0 miles | B 94.5 | C 189.1 | Violent: 22.3% higher Property: 47.8% lower |
| Harlingen | 0 miles | D 156.5 | D 222.1 | Violent: 102.4% higher Property: 38.7% lower |
| Primera | 0 miles | B 75.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Rio Hondo | 0 miles | A 44.2 | A 88.5 | Violent: 42.8% lower Property: 75.6% lower |
| Santa Rosa | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.8% lower |