The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cedar Creek, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$7.27 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cedar Creek, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,663 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek, TX Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cedar Creek ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Cedar Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cedar Creek is 32.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cedar Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Cedar Creek, TX see the most incidents - about 120 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cedar Creek, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Cedar Creek for 2025 is $7,272,724. This translates to approximately $484 per resident and $1,663 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Cedar Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cedar Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Cedar Creek, TX:	$484
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cedar Creek is $484 per year, which is $20 more than the national average and $71 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cedar Creek:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $671 more than in Cedar Creek.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $312 less than in Cedar Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cedar Creek	Cost per Cedar Creek Resident
Murder	$2.19 million	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$796,636	$53
Robbery	$256,806	$17
Assault	$1.05 million	$70
Kidnapping	$124,191	$8
Vehicle Theft	$455,251	$30
Burglary	$320,944	$21
Theft	$1.31 million	$87
Arson	$39,975	$3
Vandalism	$355,483	$24
Animal Cruelty	$11,857	$1
Drug Crimes	$291,681	$19
Identity Theft	$67,221	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,272,724	$484

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cedar Creek, 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 Cedar Creek totals $18,732,985 ($1,248 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,005,709 ($1,732 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 Cedar Creek 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Cedar Creek’s 15,012 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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Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.428
Robbery	0.5438
Rape	0.8752
Murder	0.0777
Total Violent Crime	3.925 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.90
Vehicle Theft	1.958
Burglary	2.357
Arson	0.1103
Total Property Crime	21.32 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1364
Drug Crimes	2.627
Vandalism	3.315
Identity Theft	0.5785
Animal Cruelty	0.1068
Total "Other" Rate	6.763 (B-)

Individual Cedar Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cedar Creek is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cedar Creek.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wyldwood, TX	D-	C+	F
Garfield, TX	C-	D-	C
Utley, TX	B+	B-	B+
Elroy, TX	A	B+	A
Clearview, TX	D	C-	D
Del Valle, TX	B-	C+	B-
Lytton Springs, TX	B	C-	B+
Dale, TX	B+	C-	B-
Red Rock, TX	D+	C+	D-
Phelan, TX	B+	B	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cedar Creek is higher 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
Dover, PA	A+	A+	A+
Clay, AL	C+	B-	B-
Spencer, IA	C+	B-	B-
The Pinery, CO	D	B	B
Somersworth, NH	C-	A-	A-
Villanova, PA	B+	A	A
Walden, NY	B+	C	C
Washington, NJ	A	A+	A+
Dudley, MA	A	B	B
Wrentham, MA	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Cedar Creek is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cedar Creek, TX average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cedar Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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