Located in southern Texas, Zavala County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Zavala County is 19.3, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Zavala County can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher at 39.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the rural nature of the county, making it more susceptible to theft and burglary. Despite these statistics, law enforcement in Zavala County continues to work hard to keep the community safe and maintain a low crime rate. The tight-knit community and strong relationships between residents and law enforcement also contribute to creating a safe and peaceful environment in Zavala County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Zavala County violent crime is 19.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Zavala County property crime is 39.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Zavala, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Crystal City, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Crystal City, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.