Corpus Christi, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Corpus Christi Police Department serves the city of Corpus Christi, TX in Nueces County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 46,024 violent crimes and 53,050 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 257.8 per 100k residents, which is 142.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 263.2 per 100k, 60.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 F
Annual Rate257.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46,024 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,396 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,163 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,897 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate263.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents53,050 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,126 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate179.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38,871 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,668 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime257.8F46024106.2+142.7%
Property Crime263.2F53050163.6+60.9%
Homicide0.3A1460.5-39.9%
Rape4.4D13963.5+25.5%
Robbery6.7C21635.8+14.5%
Aggravated Assault61.5F989722.3+176.4%
Burglary46.9F912624.0+95.3%
Larceny179.5D38871116.4+54.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft35.2D466822.2+58.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Portland 8 miles
A 54.1
A 73.7
Violent: 79.0% lower
Property: 72.0% lower
Bishop 8 miles
C 97.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 62.0% lower
Property: N/A
Robstown 8 miles
C 117.7
D 235.3
Violent: 54.4% lower
Property: 10.6% lower
Port Aransas 8 miles
B 86.5
B 115.3
Violent: 66.4% lower
Property: 56.2% lower
Taft 13 miles
F 172.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 33.2% lower
Property: N/A