Area Safety Data

2024 reported data

Is Alamo, TX safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Alamo using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 35.74 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population20,620Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses737NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2021,2022,2023,2024

Home-security checklist for Alamo

Start with door and window alarms, then decide if a product is worth opening.

Burglary counts make door hardware, entry sensors, lighting, and routine lock checks more relevant starting points. This keeps the next click closer to a real buying decision instead of a random Amazon visit.

  • Match the biggest local category: larceny/theft.
  • Check doors, windows, package drop zones, lighting, Wi-Fi, and rental limits.
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Short answer

Alamo reported 35.74 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #12 by highest rate among 349 validated TX city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 11.6% from 2021 to 2024.

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Trend

Increasing

Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 11.6% from 2021 to 2024.

+11.6%
2021
32.03
2022
40.05
2023
43.28
2024
35.74

Offense mix

Burglary
62
Larceny/theft
623
Motor vehicle theft
51
Arson
1

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated Texas candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

Higher-rate candidates

Windcrest 113.16 / 1,000 Humble 101.09 / 1,000 Webster 56.42 / 1,000 Addison 55.72 / 1,000

Lower-rate candidates

Alpine 0.50 / 1,000 San Elizario 0.69 / 1,000 Fort Stockton 2.46 / 1,000 Perryton 2.62 / 1,000

Buyer path

Choose before opening Amazon

Burglary counts make door hardware, entry sensors, lighting, and routine lock checks more relevant starting points. The guide pages keep the product buttons and disclosure together after the setup fits your doors, packages, lighting, Wi-Fi, and budget.

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Alamo, TX safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Alamo is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 35.74 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Alamo?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Alamo compare with other validated TX city candidates?

Among 349 validated TX city candidates, Alamo ranks #12 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 14.72 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a door and window alarms checklist fits better than a full monitored system.