Laredo, TX Metro Area has experienced a decrease in crime rates over the past few years. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Laredo is 19.6, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the city, as it indicates that efforts to combat crime have been successful. However, the property crime rate in Laredo is slightly higher than the national average, standing at 36.5 compared to 35.4. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Laredo is still lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe place to live and visit. The community and law enforcement continue to work together to further decrease crime and maintain the safety of the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Laredo Metro Area violent crime is 19.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Laredo Metro Area property crime is 36.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Laredo, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Edinburg, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Edinburg, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.