Considering only the crime rate, Corpus Christi is as safe as the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

How safe is Corpus Christi?

The FBIs 2019 database ranks Corpus Christi as the 43rd most dangerous city in America in terms of violent crimes. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The FBIs 2019 database ranks Corpus Christi as the 43rd most dangerous city in America in terms of violent crimes.

Does Corpus Christi have a high crime rate?

With a crime rate of 44 per one thousand residents, Corpus Christi has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23.

Is Corpus Christi Texas a bad place to live?

The city is one of the highest crime pockets in South Texas, but not the worst in the state. Best Places rates violent crime in Corpus Christi at 35, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is rated 56, compared to the US average of 35.4.

What are the bad areas of Corpus Christi?

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Corpus Christi, TXCentral City. Population 97,729. 92 % Northwest. Population 15,307. -21 % Flour Bluff. Population 17,800. -30 % South Side. Population 110,569. -31 % Bay Area. Population 41,486. -36 % Calallen. Population 14,389. -53 % Mustang-Padre Island. Population 4,301. -60 %

Are there sharks near Corpus Christi?

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local sightings of sharks have been reported weekly in the Coastal Bend lately. Sharks are very common in our water and especially in Texas waters and in the western Gulf and just being kind of close to shore this time of year, Kelsey Banks with the Harte Research Institute said.