Vega Alta

Puerto Rico · Population 34,921

Ranks #63 of 78 municipalities · Less safe than 81% of PR

Vega Alta ranks #63 out of 78 Puerto Rico municipalities for safety. With 1,643.7 reported crimes per 100,000 residents, it is 1.4x above the island average of 1,202.9/100k. Crime levels are near the island average.

Safety Grade

D

55 / 100

Crime Rate

1,643.7

per 100k residents↑ 37% vs PR avg

Total Incidents

574

January 1 – April 30, 2026

Population

34,921

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

574

total

Larceny23641%

Aggravated Assault12321%

Vehicle Theft9517%

Burglary6411%

Robbery244%

Murder173%

Sexual Assault142%

Larceny

23641%

Aggravated Assault

12321%

Vehicle Theft

9517%

Burglary

6411%

Robbery

244%

Murder

173%

Sexual Assault

142%

Safety Intelligence

What the Numbers Mean

Contextual analysis of Vega Alta crime data relative to Puerto Rico

Victimization Estimate

1 in 61

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

US national average is 1 in 84 residents annually.

Vega Alta vs PR Average (per 100k)

Vega Alta

1,643.7

PR Avg

1,203

per 100k · Vega Alta is 37% above island average

6-Month Incident Trend

Nov'25 – Apr'26 · PRPB NIBRS

Crime Type Breakdown

Larceny

23641%

Aggravated Assault

12321%

Vehicle Theft

9517%

Burglary

6411%

Robbery

244%

Murder

173%

Sexual Assault

142%

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

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Risk Indicators

Environmental & Structural Risk

Key risk factors affecting Vega Alta residents

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Livability

Livability Overview

How Vega Alta 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

34,921

residents

Population Density

698

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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