Ponce

Puerto Rico · Population 132,760

Ranks #52 of 78 municipalities · Less safe than 68% of PR

Ponce ranks #52 out of 78 Puerto Rico municipalities for safety. With 1,270 reported crimes per 100,000 residents, it is 1.1x above the island average of 1,202.9/100k. Crime levels are near the island average.

Safety Grade

C

67 / 100

Crime Rate

1,270

per 100k residents↑ 6% vs PR avg

Total Incidents

1,686

January 1 – April 30, 2026

Population

132,760

Crime report basis

Crime Rate vs PR Municipalities (Top 10)

12-Month Incident Trend

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* Estimated from 2-month period.

Location

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Crime Data

Crime Breakdown

January 1 – April 30, 2026 · Source: PRPB NIBRS

1,686

total

Larceny86952%

Aggravated Assault37922%

Burglary1589%

Vehicle Theft905%

Robbery795%

Murder634%

Sexual Assault483%

Larceny

86952%

Aggravated Assault

37922%

Burglary

1589%

Vehicle Theft

905%

Robbery

795%

Murder

634%

Sexual Assault

483%

Safety Intelligence

What the Numbers Mean

Contextual analysis of Ponce crime data relative to Puerto Rico

Victimization Estimate

1 in 79

chance of being a crime victim (January 1 – April 30, 2026)

US national average is 1 in 84 residents annually.

Ponce vs PR Average (per 100k)

Ponce

1,270

PR Avg

1,203

per 100k · Ponce is 6% above island average

6-Month Incident Trend

Nov'25 – Apr'26 · PRPB NIBRS

Crime Type Breakdown

Larceny

86952%

Aggravated Assault

37922%

Burglary

1589%

Vehicle Theft

905%

Robbery

795%

Murder

634%

Sexual Assault

483%

January 1 – April 30, 2026 · Source: PRPB NIBRS

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Risk Indicators

Environmental & Structural Risk

Key risk factors affecting Ponce residents

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Livability

Livability Overview

How Ponce scores across key quality of life indicators

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Demographics

Demographics Snapshot

Real-time data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2024

Population

132,760

residents

Population Density

1,154

per sq mi

Median Age

38 yrs

ACS 5-Year 2024

Median Household Income

$24,800

ACS 5-Year 2024

Median Home Value

N/A

ACS 5-Year 2024

Employment Grade

—

Census ACS 5-Year 2024

Internet Access

N/A

households with broadband

Poverty Rate

N/A

below poverty line

English-only households

N/A

speak only English at home

Spanish at home

N/A

speak Spanish at home

Demographic data: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2024 · Employment: Bureau of Labor Statistics LAUS Program · Updated annually

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