Penitas, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Penitas Police Department serves the city of Penitas, TX in Hidalgo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 221 violent crimes and 305 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.9 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.6 per 100k, 41.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.9 | A | 221 | 106.2 | -70.0% |
| Property Crime | 95.6 | A | 305 | 163.6 | -41.6% |
| Larceny | 79.6 | B | 222 | 116.4 | -31.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 21 | 22.2 | -28.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Edinburg | 0 miles | F 180.0 | C 163.9 | Violent: 464.8% higher Property: 71.5% higher |
| Elsa | 0 miles | F 176.6 | F 300.2 | Violent: 454.2% higher Property: 214.1% higher |
| La Villa | 0 miles | D 129.4 | C 194.1 | Violent: 306.2% higher Property: 103.1% higher |
| Mcallen | 0 miles | D 148.3 | C 173.0 | Violent: 365.4% higher Property: 81.0% higher |