Starr County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Starr County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,292 violent crimes and 2,895 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is 42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.6 per 100k, 24.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,292 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,895 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,762 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.4 | A | 2292 | 106.2 | -42.2% |
| Property Crime | 123.6 | B | 2895 | 163.6 | -24.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -81.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.3 | D | 505 | 22.3 | +58.5% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 771 | 24.0 | -22.5% |
| Larceny | 77.0 | B | 1762 | 116.4 | -33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.0 | D | 332 | 22.2 | +26.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Starr County Sheriff's Office
La Grulla Police Department
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Rio Grande City Police Department
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Roma Police Department
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