2026 Compare Cities Crime:
El Paso, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 29% less violent crime than El Paso.
- San Marcos has 25% less property crime than El Paso.
 El Paso, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock15.822.7
 Property Crime30.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near El Paso, TexasCrime Index
 Acala, TX 
 Agua Dulce CDP (El Paso County), TX 
 Clint, TX11.6
 Socorro, TX14.55
 Horizon City, TX14.7
 Prado Verde, TX18.9
 Butterfield, TX23.95
 Morning Glory, TX24.9
 El Paso, TX26.35
 Anthony, TX26.5

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