By Eileen Stewart
West Palm Beach News
Cameron County, situated in the southernmost part of Texas, shares its border with Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. With a population of approximately 423,000 residents, it encompasses an area of 1,276 square miles. The county’s administrative center is Brownsville, which is not only the largest city within the county but also the 16th most populous city in Texas.
Cameron County is renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes. It boasts various attractions, including the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, the Gladys Porter Zoo, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and the SpaceX South Texas Launch Site.
Nonetheless, Cameron County faces certain challenges, particularly in the realm of crime. According to statistics from CrimeGrade.org, Cameron County has an overall crime rate of 55.15 per 1,000 residents, surpassing the national average for counties in the United States.
The county’s safety ranking falls within the 26th percentile, indicating that 74% of counties are safer while 26 percent are relatively more perilous.
But which neighborhoods in Cameron County experience the highest levels of crime? Drawing upon data from NeighborhoodScout.com here are the top five neighborhoods with the most elevated crime rates in Cameron County:
San Benito, located in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 24,000 people. Situated about 12 miles north of Brownsville and 23 miles west of Harlingen, the city has a crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is slightly below the national average of 22 incidents per 1,000.
However, it is still higher than 59 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of becoming a victim of either a violent or property crime in San Benito is one in 59. The rate of violent crime in San Benito is 2
Harlingen
arlingen, situated in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 65,000. It is located roughly 30 miles northwest of Brownsville and 18 miles east of McAllen.
The city of Harlingen experiences a crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is lower than the national average of 22 incidents per 1,000.
Nevertheless, it is still higher than 64 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of being a victim of either a violent or property-related crime in Harlingen is one in 53. The rate of violent crime in Harlingen is 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which falls within the average range for communities across America.incidents per 1,000 residents, which is around the average for communities across the United States.
La Feria, located in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 7,000 people. It is situated roughly 10 miles to the east of Harlingen and about 25 miles northwest of Brownsville. The city’s crime rate is 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is slightly below the national average of 22 per 1,000.
However, it still surpasses 68% of Texas communities in terms of crime rates. The likelihood of experiencing either a violent or property-related crime in La Feria is one in 48. The rate of violent crime in La Feria stands at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is approximately average when compared to communities across the United States.
Brownsville, with a population of approximately 183,000 people, serves as the county seat and is the largest city in Cameron County. Situated at the southernmost tip of Texas, it lies just across the border from Matamoros, Mexico. Brownsville experiences a crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, surpassing the national average of 22 per 1,000.
This rate is also higher than that of 74 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of falling victim to either a violent or property crime in Brownsville is one in 44. The city’s violent crime rate stands at 4 per 1,000 residents, exceeding the average for communities across the United States.
Los Fresnos, situated in Cameron County, is home to approximately 6,000 residents. It is positioned around 15 miles north of Brownsville and 12 miles west of South Padre Island. The city experiences a crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, surpassing the national average of 22 per 1,000.
This rate is also higher than that of 77 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of falling victim to either a violent or property-related crime in Los Fresnos stands at one in 40. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Los Fresnos is 3 per 1,000 residents, surpassing the average for all communities in the United States.
Cameron County, situated in the southernmost part of Texas, shares its border with Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. With a population of approximately 423,000 residents, it encompasses an area of 1,276 square miles. The county’s administrative center is Brownsville, which is not only the largest city within the county but also the 16th most populous city in Texas.
Cameron County is renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes. It boasts various attractions, including the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, the Gladys Porter Zoo, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and the SpaceX South Texas Launch Site.
Nonetheless, Cameron County faces certain challenges, particularly in the realm of crime. According to statistics from CrimeGrade.org, Cameron County has an overall crime rate of 55.15 per 1,000 residents, surpassing the national average for counties in the United States.
The county’s safety ranking falls within the 26th percentile, indicating that 74% of counties are safer while 26 percent are relatively more perilous.
But which neighborhoods in Cameron County experience the highest levels of crime? Drawing upon data from NeighborhoodScout.com here are the top five neighborhoods with the most elevated crime rates in Cameron County:
San Benito
San Benito, located in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 24,000 people. Situated about 12 miles north of Brownsville and 23 miles west of Harlingen, the city has a crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is slightly below the national average of 22 incidents per 1,000.
However, it is still higher than 59 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of becoming a victim of either a violent or property crime in San Benito is one in 59. The rate of violent crime in San Benito is 2
Harlingen
arlingen, situated in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 65,000. It is located roughly 30 miles northwest of Brownsville and 18 miles east of McAllen.
The city of Harlingen experiences a crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is lower than the national average of 22 incidents per 1,000.
Nevertheless, it is still higher than 64 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of being a victim of either a violent or property-related crime in Harlingen is one in 53. The rate of violent crime in Harlingen is 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which falls within the average range for communities across America.incidents per 1,000 residents, which is around the average for communities across the United States.
La Feria
La Feria, located in Cameron County, has a population of approximately 7,000 people. It is situated roughly 10 miles to the east of Harlingen and about 25 miles northwest of Brownsville. The city’s crime rate is 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is slightly below the national average of 22 per 1,000.
However, it still surpasses 68% of Texas communities in terms of crime rates. The likelihood of experiencing either a violent or property-related crime in La Feria is one in 48. The rate of violent crime in La Feria stands at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is approximately average when compared to communities across the United States.
Brownsville
Brownsville, with a population of approximately 183,000 people, serves as the county seat and is the largest city in Cameron County. Situated at the southernmost tip of Texas, it lies just across the border from Matamoros, Mexico. Brownsville experiences a crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, surpassing the national average of 22 per 1,000.
This rate is also higher than that of 74 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of falling victim to either a violent or property crime in Brownsville is one in 44. The city’s violent crime rate stands at 4 per 1,000 residents, exceeding the average for communities across the United States.
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos, situated in Cameron County, is home to approximately 6,000 residents. It is positioned around 15 miles north of Brownsville and 12 miles west of South Padre Island. The city experiences a crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, surpassing the national average of 22 per 1,000.
This rate is also higher than that of 77 percent of communities in Texas. The likelihood of falling victim to either a violent or property-related crime in Los Fresnos stands at one in 40. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Los Fresnos is 3 per 1,000 residents, surpassing the average for all communities in the United States.
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Huh? Why go with a Florida newspaper for this, Juan?
You're here, ese.
Putos from Florida?
La cagas, Juan, la cagas.
November 8, 2023 at 8:42 AM
open your own blog estupido pendejo. blogs are non-essentials pieces of WRITINGS without no restrictions NO SEAS ESTUPIDO MAS DE LO QUE YA ERES ESTUPIDO...
Cameron Park a community within Brownsville has a crime rate of 50 per 500 people as reported by the residents of Cameron Park. The dogs rule Cameron Park day and night. Put that in your mind.
cameron park a community? are you pendejo o que? its a shit hole where you can shit and pee, free of charge.
Black infested urban areas are under reporting their crime stats.
Man admits to transporting drugs during traffic stop, Brownsville police say
HOW MUCH DOES THE LOCAL POLICE DEPT SPENT ON TIPS TO TRAFFIC STOP THESE DRUG RUNNERS? MILLIONS LIKE THE BIKE TRAILS, MURAL AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE salaries just like the teachers getting a pay raise twice in one month mamonas.
WITHOUT TIPS THEY WOULD NOT ARREST NO ONE, ONLY RUNNING RED LIGHTS, WHY BECAUSE ALL TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON THE RED SIGNAL LIGHTS, ALL OF THEM...
JUANITO tell us how much the PD spends on tips??>? every year the public wants to know.
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