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McALLEN, Texas – The City of McAllen continues to see significant progress in public safety, with the latest Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data showing a 20.4% decrease in crime volume in 2025 compared to 2024.
The Texas UCR Program provides a standardized method for collecting and analyzing crime data across jurisdictions, including violent crimes, property crimes, arson, and human trafficking offenses.
According to the newly released 2025 Crime by Jurisdiction statistics, McAllen recorded its lowest crime levels in 40 years, reflecting continued collaboration between law enforcement and the community.
| Crime Volume | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Inc/Dec | ||
| Murder | 1 | 4 | -3 | -75.0% |
| Rape | 45 | 58 | -13 | -22.4% |
| Robbery | 20 | 35 | -15 | -42.9% |
| Agg Assault | 125 | 125 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 79 | 94 | -15 | -16.0% |
| Theft | 2,025 | 2,523 | -498 | -19.7% |
| Auto Theft | 44 | 100 | -56 | -56.0% |
| 2,339 | 2,939 | -600 | -20.4% | |
McAllen’s Crime Rate decreased 21.4% during 2025 when compared to McAllen’s 2024 Crime Rate.
| Crime Rate | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Inc/Dec | ||
| Murder | 0.7 | 2.7 | -2 | -75.3% |
| Rape | 29.8 | 38.8 | -9 | -23.4% |
| Robbery | 13.2 | 23.4 | -10 | -43.6% |
| Agg Assault | 82.7 | 83.7 | -1 | -1.2% |
| Burglary | 52.3 | 62.9 | -11 | -17.0% |
| Theft | 1,339.5 | 1,689.5 | -350 | -20.7% |
| Auto Theft | 29.1 | 67.0 | -38 | -56.5% |
| 1,547.2 | 1,968.0 | -421 | -21.4% | |
Our community is a construct of persons who live, work, visit and strive to keep McAllen thriving by preventing crime, promoting public safety and participating in the investigation of crime when it does occur.
McAllen Chief of Police, Victor Rodriguez
| Their collective efforts have produced these crime reductions. |
| • At the end of 2025, McAllen’s Crime Volume decreased 20.4%. |
| • At the end of 2025, McAllen’s Crime Rate decreased 21.4%. |
| • At the end of 2025, McAllen recorded its lowest crime in the last forty (40) years; and |
| • The City of McAllen has reduced crime approximately 81.4% from its crime high of 1995. |
We express our sincere appreciation to every member of the McAllen Community for entrusting us with their public safety. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the McAllen City Commission for their public service and for always making public safety THE top priority at the City of McAllen.
It is my privilege to especially recognize the men and women that are the McAllen Police Department for their selfless law enforcement service, their hard work, and the successful outcomes of their tireless efforts. We shall strive to continue the public safety service that our community deserves.”
Statement by Mayor Javier Villalobos – “These results reflect what can happen when a community works together with a dedicated Police Department and City leadership committed to serving residents. I am grateful to the men and women of the McAllen Police Department, our public safety partners, and our community for helping make McAllen one of the safest cities in the region.”
Statement byCity Manager Isaac J. Tawil – “This clearly demonstrates the commitment, professionalism, and collaboration that define McAllen’s approach to public safety. Reaching the lowest crime levels in 40 years is a significant achievement, but our work continues as we invest in our employees, our neighborhoods, and the strategies that keep our community safe.”
Information source: The City of McAllen
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