Hidalgo County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hidalgo County in TX is served by 23 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 66,418 violent crimes and 79,489 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.4 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 202.2 per 100k, 23.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C

Annual Rate122.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents66,418 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B

Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents2,197 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents1,504 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D

Annual Rate26.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents8,552 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D

Annual Rate202.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents79,489 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B

Annual Rate18.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents9,965 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D

Annual Rate167.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents64,579 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B

Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents4,724 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	122.4	C	66418	106.2	+15.3%
Property Crime	202.2	D	79489	163.6	+23.6%
Homicide	0.1	A	140	0.5	-79.9%
Rape	2.7	B	2197	3.5	-22.8%
Robbery	1.9	A	1504	5.8	-67.1%
Aggravated Assault	26.7	D	8552	22.3	+20.1%
Burglary	18.5	B	9965	24.0	-22.8%
Larceny	167.2	D	64579	116.4	+43.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft	16.2	B	4724	22.2	-26.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Alamo Police Department

Alamo, TX

Donna Police Department

Donna, TX

Edcouch Police Department

Edcouch, TX

Edinburg Police Department

Edinburg, TX

Elsa Police Department

Elsa, TX

Hidalgo Police Department

Hidalgo, TX

La Villa Police Department

La Villa, TX

McAllen Police Department

Mcallen, TX

Mercedes Police Department

Mercedes, TX

Mission Police Department

Mission, TX

Pharr Police Department

Pharr, TX

San Juan Police Department

San Juan, TX

Weslaco Police Department

Weslaco, TX

La Joya Police Department

La Joya, TX

Hidalgo County Constable:

Palmview Police Department

Palmview, TX

Alton Police Department

Alton, TX

Penitas Police Department

Penitas, TX

Sullivan City Police Department

Sullivan City, TX

Palmhurst Police Department

Palmhurst, TX