Fri Feb 20 2026

When evaluating public safety, raw crime totals rarely tell the full story. Population size matters. That’s why law enforcement agencies and researchers rely on per-capita crime rates — typically reported per 100,000 residents — to compare communities of different sizes. Using the most recent publicly available data reported through the Federal Bureau of Investigation crime reporting system, here’s how Pearland and Alvin compare — along with Brazoria County and the State of Texas. Crime Rates Per 100,000 Resident…