According to FBI data, crime in border cities is lower than in non-border cities

According to FBI data, crime in border cities is lower than in non-border cities

New statistics from the 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report show that U.S. border communities are safer than major cities in states that do not border Mexico. Here’s a look at the violent crime rate, which includes: Murder, involuntary manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.

In Cleveland there were 1,700 crimes committed per 100,000 residents, in New Orleans there were 1,300 and in Washington DC around 1,050. The national average in 2023 was 363 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants.

Texas’ border communities were far below those of these larger cities and, in many cases, below the national average.

Laredo had 425, Brownsville 391, El Paso 336 and McAllen had 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.

The data was provided to Straight Arrow News by Congressman Henry Cuellar, who represents Texas’ 28th Congressional District, which stretches from San Antonio to the southern border.

Cuellar said in a statement: “I have lived and raised my family along the southern border my entire life. Each year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation releases crime statistics showing that crime rates are lower in border communities compared to non-border cities in the United States.”

Texas border towns also had significantly lower murder rates.

New Orleans had about 53 murders per 100,000 people, while Washington DC and Cleveland had nearly 39 each. The national average in 2023 was 5.7 murders per 100,000 people.

The Texas border communities were all below this – the highest values ​​were in El Paso at 5 and Laredo at around 4.

Cuellar explained: “Our border remains safe and secure thanks to the efforts of our federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. It is imperative that our officers continue to be supported. As ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fund programs that support our law enforcement and keep our communities safe.”

Nationwide, crime fell in 2023. Overall, violent crime fell 3 percent compared to the previous year, while murders fell more than 11 percent. I’m Ray Bogan from Straight Arrow News. For unbiased reporting, download the SAN app and enable notifications.