Located in the small town of San Elizario, Texas, the crime rate in zip code 79849 is higher than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 49.6, which is more than double the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of San Elizario are at a higher risk of experiencing crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in 79849 is also above the national average at 55, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rate in this area may be attributed to its proximity to the border with Mexico and its small population, making it an easy target for criminals. The residents of San Elizario have expressed concern over the crime rate and are working with local law enforcement to address the issue and make their community safer.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
San Elizario (zip 79849) violent crime is 49.6. (The US average is 22.7)
San Elizario (zip 79849) property crime is 55.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of San Elizario, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Socorro, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Socorro, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.