El Cenizo CDP, located in Starr County, TX, has a lower rate of violent crime than the national average at 15.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in this area is slightly higher than the national average at 27 per 1,000 residents, compared to 35.4 in the US. This indicates that while violent crime may not be as prevalent in El Cenizo, residents still face a higher risk of property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vehicle theft. This could be due to the CDP's proximity to the US-Mexico border, which may make it a target for illegal activities and trafficking. Additionally, the poverty rate in El Cenizo is higher than the national average, which can also contribute to higher crime rates. Despite these challenges, law enforcement and community efforts are continuously working towards creating a safer environment for residents in El Cenizo.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
El Cenizo CDP (Starr County) violent crime is 15.4. (The US average is 22.7)
El Cenizo CDP (Starr County) property crime is 27.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of El Cenizo CDP (Starr County), Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of La Grulla, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of La Grulla, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.