The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Canyon Lake, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$7.22 million

Cost of Crime™ for Canyon Lake, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $760 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Canyon Lake in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Canyon Lake, TX Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Canyon Lake ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Canyon Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Canyon Lake is 19.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Canyon Lake Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Canyon Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Canyon Lake, TX see the most incidents - about 86 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Canyon Lake, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Canyon Lake for 2025 is $7,221,484. This translates to approximately $302 per resident and $760 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Canyon Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Canyon Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Canyon Lake, TX:	$302
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Canyon Lake is $302 per year, which is $162 less than the national average and $253 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Canyon Lake:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $854 more than in Canyon Lake.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $129 less than in Canyon Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Canyon Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Canyon Lake	Cost per Canyon Lake Resident
Murder	$1.71 million	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.31 million	$55
Robbery	$321,854	$13
Assault	$757,613	$32
Kidnapping	$192,712	$8
Vehicle Theft	$395,709	$17
Burglary	$353,745	$15
Theft	$908,001	$38
Arson	$71,616	$3
Vandalism	$356,724	$15
Animal Cruelty	$20,520	$1
Drug Crimes	$652,807	$27
Identity Theft	$169,314	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$7,221,484	$302

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Canyon Lake, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Canyon Lake totals $17,986,024 ($752 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,207,508 ($1,054 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Canyon Lake crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Canyon Lake has 7, have the same problem. Of Canyon Lake’s 23,919 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Canyon Lake Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Canyon Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.103
Robbery	0.4278
Rape	0.9040
Murder	0.0380
Total Violent Crime	2.473 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.330
Vehicle Theft	1.068
Burglary	1.631
Arson	0.1240
Total Property Crime	10.15 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1329
Drug Crimes	3.690
Vandalism	2.088
Identity Theft	0.9146
Animal Cruelty	0.1160
Total "Other" Rate	6.941 (B-)

Individual Canyon Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Canyon Lake is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Canyon Lake.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sattler, TX	A-	C	A
Fischer, TX	B	D+	B
Spring Branch, TX	C	B	D+
Startzville, TX	B+	B+	C+
Wetmore, TX	D+	F	D+
Bulverde, TX	C-	D-	D+
New Braunfels, TX	B-	B	C
Kendalia, TX	B	B-	B+
Hays, TX	B+	B+	B
Bergheim, TX	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Canyon Lake is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Ogden, UT	C+	A-	A-
Glen Avon, CA	D+	D+	D+
Godfrey, IL	B	A-	A-
North Bellmore, NY	A-	B	B
Grand Island, NY	A	A-	A-
Great Neck, NY	C-	D+	D+
Greenfield, CA	B	D+	D+
Southbury, CT	B+	A+	A+
Guilford, CT	A	A+	A+
Hanahan, SC	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Canyon Lake is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Canyon Lake, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Canyon Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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