Chief Juan Gonzalez of the Pharr Police Department announced a reduction in the city’s crime rates based on the Uniform Crime Reporting system. Gonzalez recently presented statistics outlining the positive trend in crime reduction.
Key statistics are:
2020 Crime Rate: 19.6 percent
2021 Crime Rate: 18.9 percent
2022 Crime Rate: 17.9 percent
Gonzalez emphasized the department’s consistent success in steadily decreasing the crime rate by approximately one percent annually over the last three years.
“We are proud to report this positive trend and remain committed to further lowering the crime rate to enhance the safety of our citizens,” said Gonzalez.
Looking ahead, Gonzalez shared the department’s expectations for 2023, anticipating a continued decrease in crime by one to two percent. The department will release detailed figures for 2023 later this year.
The Pharr Police Department acknowledges the collaborative efforts of law enforcement personnel, community members and partners in achieving this notable decrease in crime rates.
“Our Pharr PD is dedicated to keeping our citizens and community safe,” Chief Gonzalez affirmed.