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

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 24% less violent crime than El Paso.
- San Marcos has 30% more property crime than El Paso.
 El Paso, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.822.7
 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    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near El Paso, TexasCrime Index
 Agua Dulce CDP (El Paso County), TX 
 Acala, 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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