Zip 78539 (Edinburg, TX) Crime


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The crime rate in Edinburg, TX (zip code 78539) is higher than the US average. The violent crime rate in Edinburg is 36.1, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in the area is 48.6, again much higher than the national average of 35.4. Clearly, there are some safety concerns for those living and working in this part of Texas. It's important to take appropriate precautions when out and about in this area, such as avoiding travelling alone late at night and being aware of your surroundings at all times.

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

Edinburg (zip 78539) violent crime is 36.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Edinburg (zip 78539) property crime is 48.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Edinburg, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of San Juan, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of San Juan, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Edinburg, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000691.54.227.5105.7554.19231.11435.97325.6469.5
2001603.2082.7127.1393.49214.21279.17537.6397.5
20025615.935.688.9430.69689.51195.18002.4491.9
2003494.611.231.782.1369.512389.91427.710482.6479.6
2004887.41.839.1131.6714.912183.71447.610167569.1
20057441.752.2112.8577.48323.71198.56542.8582.4
2006407.71.620.2763106291.81055.64602.2634
2007385.91.428.774.6281.25418.3979.83880.5558
2008397.34.229.396.2267.76002.71179.44296.4526.9
2009357.9426.892.5234.56257.810994819.7339.1
20103092.730.658.6217.16124.61346.44386.7391.5
2011358.21.335.668.6252.85909.4962.94656.9289.6
2012444.41.236.162.2344.85890.61066.84563.6260.2
20131.236.560.8238.25216.98974009.9310
2014359.41.280.158.3219.85367.4682.54442.1242.9
2015428.72.357.662.3306.64780.57003892.5187.9
2016409.13.570.558.9276.24833.9629.84022.6181.4
2017333.72.256.949.1225.53764.7526.83117.4120.5
20183292.284.454.1188.33515.5452.4298380.1
2019278.55.952.539.6180.42932.73322554.146.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Edinburg, TX278.52,932.769,70822019
McAllen, TX96.62,480.8144,91562019
San Juan, TX460.82,288.135,39472019
Palmhurst, TX217.05,714.32,71472018
Pharr, TX290.51,759.077,74482019
Alton, TX320.11,218.87,79382018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
San Juan, TX460.82,288.135,39472019
Alton, TX320.11,218.87,79382018
Alamo, TX457.24,918.916,49682019
Donna, TX831.64,708.316,715122019
Hidalgo, TX350.1875.313,446132019
Weslaco, TX371.43,661.737,271152019

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