Violent Crime per Capita in Cabo Rojo Municipio
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Cabo Rojo Municipio residents.
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F
Violent Crime Grade |
F |
F |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$28.2 million
Cost of Crime™ for Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,552 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Cabo Rojo 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.
The F grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Cabo Rojo Municipio ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of counties but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Cabo Rojo Municipio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Cabo Rojo Municipio is 8.108 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cabo Rojo Municipio residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cabo Rojo Municipio varies by area - ranging from 1 in 91 in the southwest areas to 1 in 174 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR see the most incidents - about 86 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 24 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
The total projected cost of crime in Cabo Rojo Municipio for 2025 is $28,187,224. This translates to approximately $599 per resident and $1,552 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.6% of the median household income in Cabo Rojo Municipio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 38.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 48.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Cabo Rojo Municipio Compared to Other Counties?
| Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: | $599 |
|---|---|
| San Juan Municipio, PR: | $737 |
| Carolina Municipio, PR: | $587 |
| Puerto Rico: | $568 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Cabo Rojo Municipio is $599 per year, which is $341 more than the national average and $31 more than Puerto Rico's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Cabo Rojo Municipio:
- In San Juan Municipio, PR, crime costs $737 per person, which is $138 more than in Cabo Rojo Municipio.
- In Carolina Municipio, PR, crime costs $587 per person, which is $12 less than in Cabo Rojo Municipio
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cabo Rojo Municipio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Cabo Rojo Municipio |
Cost per Cabo Rojo Municipio Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$16.4 million |
$348 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.83 million |
$39 |
Robbery |
$1.54 million |
$33 |
Assault |
$8.44 million |
$179 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$28,187,224 |
$599 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Cabo Rojo 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio totals $120,085,786 ($2,552 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $148,273,010 ($3,151 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Cabo Rojo Municipio violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio’s 47,059 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cabo Rojo Municipio residents in a standard year.
Cabo Rojo Municipio Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cabo Rojo Municipio residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
6.245 |
Robbery |
1.038 |
Rape |
0.6400 |
Murder |
0.1853 |
Total Violent Crime |
8.108 (F) |
Individual Cabo Rojo Municipio Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Cabo Rojo Municipio is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Cabo Rojo Municipio.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | D | D- | |
D- | F | D- | |
D- | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | D- | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Cabo Rojo Municipio is higher versus other counties of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C- | C- | C- | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
B- | C | C | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A | A |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Cabo Rojo Municipio is less safe than the Puerto Rico state average and less safe than the national average.
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