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McAllen continues to see historical decline in crime rate
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information is available from the city's press release and the Texas Department of Public Safety's Uniform Crime Reporting data, which provides more details on the decline in crime rates and volume in McAllen. A notable decline in certain offenses has been reported.
Crime has decreased significantly in McAllen . A notable decline in certain offenses has been reported. Murder, rape, and robberies have all seen a decrease.
The reduction in crime is part of a larger trend. Over the past forty years, the city has made substantial progress in reducing crime.
Further information is available from the city's press release and the Texas Department of Public Safety's Uniform Crime Reporting data, which provides more details on the decline in crime rates and volume in McAllen.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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