The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in McAllen, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$562.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for McAllen, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,094 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in the McAllen area 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 McAllen, TX Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. McAllen ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to the McAllen area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in the McAllen area is 46.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. the McAllen area Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in the McAllen area varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of McAllen, TX see the most incidents - about 6,966 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2,392 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in McAllen, TX

The total projected cost of crime in McAllen for 2025 is $562,081,444. This translates to approximately $608 per resident and $2,094 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in McAllen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in McAllen Compared to Other Cities?

McAllen, TX:	$608
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in McAllen is $608 per year, which is $144 more than the national average and $53 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to McAllen:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $547 more than in McAllen.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $436 less than in McAllen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of McAllen for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to McAllen	Cost per McAllen Resident
Murder	$92.1 million	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$57.7 million	$62
Robbery	$22.1 million	$24
Assault	$105.3 million	$114
Kidnapping	$10.5 million	$11
Vehicle Theft	$62.7 million	$68
Burglary	$29.3 million	$32
Theft	$95.5 million	$103
Arson	$1.92 million	$2
Vandalism	$47.9 million	$52
Animal Cruelty	$904,318	$1
Drug Crimes	$32.1 million	$35
Identity Theft	$4.14 million	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$562,081,444	$608

The Intangible Cost of Crime in McAllen, TX

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 McAllen totals $925,776,273 ($1,002 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,487,857,718 ($1,610 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 the McAllen area 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 west part of the city has more 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, of which the McAllen area has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which the McAllen area has 19, have the same problem. Of the McAllen area’s 923,937 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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McAllen 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 McAllen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.970
Robbery	0.7619
Rape	1.029
Murder	0.0530
Total Violent Crime	5.814 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.96
Vehicle Theft	4.380
Burglary	3.495
Arson	0.0861
Total Property Crime	27.92 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1866
Drug Crimes	4.696
Vandalism	7.260
Identity Theft	0.5788
Animal Cruelty	0.1323
Total "Other" Rate	12.85 (D)

Individual McAllen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in the McAllen area is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to the McAllen area.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Palmhurst, TX	D	D	D
Lopezville, TX	D	D	D
Pharr, TX	D-	D-	D-
Alton, TX	D	D	D-
San Juan, TX	D-	D-	D-
Edinburg, TX	D-	D	D-
Mission, TX	D	D	D
Madero, TX	F	F	F
Granjeno, TX	F	F	F
Alamo, TX	D-	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

McAllen is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
El Paso, TX	D-	D	D
New Haven, CT	C	A-	A-
Allentown, PA	B	B	B
Knoxville, TN	D+	D	D
Baton Rouge, LA	D	D-	D-
Oxnard, CA	C	D+	D+
Albany, NY	B-	C	C
Sarasota, FL	A+	A-	A-
Bakersfield, CA	D+	D	D
Columbia, SC	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, the McAllen area is less safe than the Texas 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 McAllen, TX average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See McAllen schools on SchoolGrade

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