South Padre Island, TX has safety grade D, a population of about 2,798, an overall crime rate near 5,147 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 South Padre Island, TX is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for South Padre Island, TX for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
South Padre Island, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 34.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 16.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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South Padre Island, TX demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (65.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 144 incidents suggests South Padre Island maintains good community safety standards.
South Padre Island demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4869140, a total of 144 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 94 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 46 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (29 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (11 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (5 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1 incident). Sex offenses and other crimes are relatively rare, with only 2 incidents each. The "other" category includes Counterfeiting/Forgery and Embezzlement, each with 1 incident.
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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 South Padre Island, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for South Padre Island, TX and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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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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