Six drivers arrested for driving at dangerous speeds
Galley Bistro closes following robberies
Corpus Christi man thrown from motorcycle after hitting deer on New Year’s Day
Cory Whetten, 37, of Corpus Christi was killed Wednesday morning after he hit a deer and was fatally thrown from his motorcycle.
Corpus Christi, Texas has a high crime rate, with violent crime rates that are 113.8% higher than the national average in 2022:
- Violent crime: In 2022, there were 2,512 violent crimes committed in Corpus Christi, which is 113.8% higher than the national average. The odds of being a victim of a violent crime in Corpus Christi are 1 in 127 residents.
- Property crime: In 2022, there were 9,915 property crimes committed in Corpus Christi, which is 59.7% higher than the national average.
- Murder: In 2022, Corpus Christi had 41 murders, which is 13 per 100,000 people.
- Common crimes: Common crimes in Corpus Christi include DUI/DWI and drug possession.