2026 Compare Cities Crime:
McAllen, TX vs Arcata, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Arcata has 35% more violent crime than McAllen.
- Arcata has 15% more property crime than McAllen.
 McAllen, TXArcata, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock20.222.7
 Property Crime48.2  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

   |    Reply

On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

with 3  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mcallen

Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

   |    Reply

It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata

Cities with the Least Crime Near McAllen, TexasCrime Index
 La Coma Heights, TX 
 Salida del Sol Estates, TX 
 La Villa, TX13.55
 La Joya, TX17.35
 Progreso, TX18.05
 Progreso Lakes, TX18.05
 Alton, TX18.35
 Edcouch, TX20.7
 Granjeno, TX20.8
 Hidalgo, TX21.25

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.