Crime Rate in El Paso, Texas (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for El Paso based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →El Paso has a violent crime rate of 278.4 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the national average.
- →The murder rate in El Paso is 3.0 per 100K, with 20 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 17.2% compared to the previous year.
- →El Paso's violent crime rate is below the Texas state average of 389.4/100K.
678,860
Population
278.4
Violent Rate
3.0
Murder Rate
1494.0
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in El Paso decreased by -17.2% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in El Paso by type:
1.1%
Murder
0.2%
Rape
13.3%
Robbery
85.4%
Assault
How El Paso Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 678,860 | 278.4 | 3.0 | 1494.0 |
| 2023 | 676,665 | 336.2 | 5.0 | 1619.0 |
| 2022 | 678,232 | 313.0 | 3.2 | 1379.0 |
| 2021 | 684,737 | 248.0 | 4.4 | 1247.0 |
| 2020 | 685,288 | 316.2 | 4.1 | 1241.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in El Paso?
El Paso has a violent crime rate of 278.4 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1494.0 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is El Paso safe?
El Paso receives a safety grade of D based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 72th percentile for safety.
How does El Paso compare to the national average?
El Paso's violent crime rate of 278.4/100K is below the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is below the national average of 1955.0/100K.