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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$279,264

Cost of Crime™ for Cedar Lake, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,148 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cedar Lake 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 Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cedar Lake is 31.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cedar Lake Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cedar Lake, TX see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cedar Lake, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Cedar Lake for 2025 is $279,264. This translates to approximately $495 per resident and $1,148 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Cedar Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Cedar Lake, TX:	$495
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cedar Lake is $495 per year, which is $31 more than the national average and $60 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cedar Lake:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $660 more than in Cedar Lake.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $323 less than in Cedar Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cedar Lake	Cost per Cedar Lake Resident
Murder	$86,585	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,630	$65
Robbery	$11,477	$20
Assault	$36,743	$65
Kidnapping	$2,687	$5
Vehicle Theft	$7,842	$14
Burglary	$17,193	$30
Theft	$44,118	$78
Arson	$2,017	$4
Vandalism	$15,370	$27
Animal Cruelty	$392	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,271	$29
Identity Theft	$1,939	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$279,264	$495

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cedar 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 Cedar Lake totals $764,350 ($1,355 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,043,614 ($1,850 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 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 city has few 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 Cedar Lake has 1, have the same problem. Of Cedar Lake’s 564 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 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 Cedar Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.268
Robbery	0.6470
Rape	1.071
Murder	0.0817
Total Violent Crime	4.068 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.10
Vehicle Theft	0.8980
Burglary	3.361
Arson	0.1481
Total Property Crime	19.51 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0786
Drug Crimes	3.900
Vandalism	3.815
Identity Theft	0.4441
Animal Cruelty	0.0939
Total "Other" Rate	8.331 (C+)

Individual Cedar Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jones Creek, TX	C-	D	C-
Old Brazoria, TX	D+	D+	D
Brazoria, TX	D	D+	D
Cedar Lane, TX	C+	C-	B-
Hawkinsville, TX	B+	B	B+
Perry Landing, TX	C-	D	C-
Wild Peach Village, TX	C+	C+	C
Sargent, TX	B+	B	B+
Sweeny, TX	D+	D-	C-
Lake Jackson, TX	C-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cedar Lake 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
Hoard, TX	C-	D+	D+
Signpine, VA	A-	B	B
Shiloh, LA	D+	D+	D+
Sawyer, IA	B	B+	B+
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM	B-	C-	C-
Highsmiths, NC	D+	D+	D+
Hilda, SC	D+	C-	C-
Himrod, NY	C-	D	D
Hinckley, ME	A	A+	A+
Siler, KY	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Cedar Lake 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 Lake, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cedar Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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