San Marcos, TX has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the city's violent crime rate is 16.8, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in San Marcos is 43.6, which is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while residents of San Marcos may be at a slightly higher risk of property crime, they are less likely to experience violent crime compared to other parts of the country. However, despite these statistics, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and protect possessions in any city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
San Marcos violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
San Marcos property crime is 43.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.