Port Isabel, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Isabel Police Department serves the city of Port Isabel, TX in Cameron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 273 violent crimes and 532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.0 per 100k residents, which is 8.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 174.7 per 100k, 6.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate174.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.0 | C | 273 | 106.2 | -8.6% |
| Property Crime | 174.7 | C | 532 | 163.6 | +6.8% |
| Burglary | 38.8 | F | 67 | 24.0 | +61.6% |
| Larceny | 116.5 | C | 445 | 116.4 | +0.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 18 | 22.2 | -12.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Vista | 5 miles | B 79.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Los Fresnos | 17 miles | C 121.1 | B 121.1 | Violent: 24.8% higher Property: 30.7% lower |
| Combes | 17 miles | B 94.5 | C 189.1 | Violent: 2.6% lower Property: 8.2% higher |
| Harlingen | 17 miles | D 156.5 | D 222.1 | Violent: 61.2% higher Property: 27.2% higher |
| Primera | 17 miles | B 75.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.2% lower Property: N/A |