El Campo, TX has safety grade D, a population of about 11,695, an overall crime rate near 2,035 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether El Campo, TX is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for El Campo, TX for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
El Campo, TX Crime Rate and Safety Report
El Campo, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
El Campo, TX shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (56.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 238 incidents suggests El Campo maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
El Campo demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
El Campo, TX Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4822864, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total recorded crime count is 238 incidents. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 134 incidents, indicating a significant concern for property-related offenses in this area. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 98 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 20 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 8 incidents, motor vehicle theft for 5, and stolen property offenses for 3. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 74 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Other categories include others with 22 incidents, robbery with 4 incidents, and sex offenses with 4 incidents. The "others" category is further broken down into counterfeiting/forgery (14 incidents) and fraud offenses (8 incidents). The data suggests that property crime, particularly larceny/theft, and assault are the primary drivers of overall crime rates in this area.
El Campo, TX crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
78338
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Safety189.7
Per 1K190
Total Crimes78385
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Safety189.7
Per 1K190
Total Crimes78205
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Safety157.1
Per 1K157
Total Crimes79754
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Safety143.9
Per 1K144
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FAQ about crime in El Campo, TX
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in El Campo, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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