Pharr, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pharr Police Department serves the city of Pharr, TX in Hidalgo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,829 violent crimes and 6,394 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.8 per 100k residents, which is 0.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.5 per 100k, 33.1% below 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 CAnnual Rate105.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,829 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,394 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents944 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,032 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.8 | C | 5829 | 106.2 | -0.4% |
| Property Crime | 109.5 | B | 6394 | 163.6 | -33.1% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 255 | 3.5 | +75.9% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 117 | 5.8 | -14.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 886 | 22.3 | -60.9% |
| Burglary | 14.9 | A | 944 | 24.0 | -37.9% |
| Larceny | 80.9 | B | 5032 | 116.4 | -30.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 408 | 22.2 | -38.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
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: 70.1% higher Property: 49.7% higher |
| Elsa | 0 miles | F 176.6 | F 300.2 | Violent: 66.9% higher Property: 174.1% higher |
| La Villa | 0 miles | D 129.4 | C 194.1 | Violent: 22.3% higher Property: 77.3% higher |
| Mcallen | 0 miles | D 148.3 | C 173.0 | Violent: 40.2% higher Property: 58.0% higher |