The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hatillo Municipio, PR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Hatillo Municipio

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Hatillo Municipio.

 

Hatillo Municipio, PR Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
C

$31.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hatillo Municipio, PR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,359 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hatillo Municipio in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Hatillo Municipio, PR Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Hatillo Municipio ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of counties but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Hatillo Municipio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Hatillo Municipio is 54.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hatillo Municipio Residents generally consider the southeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hatillo Municipio varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the east areas to 1 in 22 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Hatillo Municipio, PR see the most incidents - about 460 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 33 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hatillo Municipio, PR

The total projected cost of crime in Hatillo Municipio for 2025 is $31,090,986. This translates to approximately $812 per resident and $2,359 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.2% of the median household income in Hatillo Municipio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hatillo Municipio Compared to Other Counties?

Hatillo Municipio, PR: $812
San Juan Municipio, PR: $1137
Caguas Municipio, PR: $892
Puerto Rico: $895
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hatillo Municipio is $812 per year, which is $348 more than the national average and $83 less than Puerto Rico's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Hatillo Municipio:
  • In San Juan Municipio, PR, crime costs $1,137 per person, which is $326 more than in Hatillo Municipio.
  • In Caguas Municipio, PR, crime costs $892 per person, which is $80 more than in Hatillo Municipio

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hatillo Municipio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Hatillo Municipio
Cost per Hatillo Municipio Resident
Murder
$11.2 million
$291
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.83 million
$48
Robbery
$792,567
$21
Assault
$4.62 million
$121
Kidnapping
$490,570
$13
Vehicle Theft
$1.48 million
$39
Burglary
$1.24 million
$32
Theft
$6.22 million
$162
Arson
$151,538
$4
Vandalism
$1.99 million
$52
Animal Cruelty
$50,887
$1
Drug Crimes
$892,464
$23
Identity Theft
$175,247
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$31,090,986
$812

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hatillo Municipio, PR

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Hatillo Municipio totals $84,159,933 ($2,197 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $115,250,920 ($3,009 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Hatillo Municipio crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the county has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Hatillo Municipio’s 38,301 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Hatillo Municipio Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Hatillo Municipio residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.198
Robbery
0.6579
Rape
0.7888
Murder
0.1550
Total Violent Crime
5.799 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
31.36
Vehicle Theft
2.491
Burglary
3.567
Arson
0.1638
Total Property Crime
37.58 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2112
Drug Crimes
3.150
Vandalism
7.285
Identity Theft
0.5912
Animal Cruelty
0.1796
Total "Other" Rate
11.42 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Hatillo Municipio is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Hatillo Municipio.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D+
D-
F
F
F
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Hatillo Municipio is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
D-
C-
C-
B+
B
B
A
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
D
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
A
A+
A+
C
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Hatillo Municipio is as safe as the Puerto Rico state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hatillo Municipio, PR average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus N/A% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Hatillo Municipio schools on SchoolGrade

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