Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
Summary
Crime rates in Texas have been falling steadily since 2023, with McAllen reaching its lowest crime levels in 40 years by 2025. This decline is part of a wider trend seen both across the state and nationally in the United States.Key Facts
- Texas crime rates peaked in 2022 and have dropped each year since, with a 13% decrease from 2024 to 2025.
- McAllen reported a 21% drop in its crime rate in 2025, marking its lowest level in decades.
- Brownsville, another city in the Rio Grande Valley, also saw a 21% decrease in crime in 2025.
- McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez attributes the decline to population growth, community involvement, and strong public safety funding.
- Increased immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term may have contributed to lower crime rates, but experts say it is too early to be sure.
- National data show a 21% drop in homicides across major U.S. cities from 2024 to 2025.
- Experts note declining crime rates occur in places with and without aggressive immigration enforcement.
- Research indicates immigrants tend to commit fewer crimes than the average U.S. population.
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