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City of McAllen reports crime rate down by 21%

Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mia Morales, as published by ValleyCentral · July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Crime levels in McAllen have reached a new low. A significant decrease in crime volume has been reported by the city. Further information is available from the Texas Department of Public Safety. This data indicates a drop in crime. The city's crime rate has decreased by 21 percent, according to officials, with more details found in the Uniform Crime Report.

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Category: safety · Published: July 6, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral · Reading time: 1 min

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City of McAllen reports crime rate down by 21%

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