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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$40.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cedar Park, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,088 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cedar Park ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Cedar Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cedar Park is 33.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cedar Park Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Park varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Cedar Park, TX see the most incidents - about 632 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 171 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cedar Park, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Cedar Park for 2025 is $40,539,759. This translates to approximately $403 per resident and $1,088 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Cedar Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Cedar Park, TX:	$403
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cedar Park is $403 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $152 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cedar Park:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $753 more than in Cedar Park.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $230 less than in Cedar Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cedar Park	Cost per Cedar Park Resident
Murder	$6.75 million	$67
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6.69 million	$67
Robbery	$1.20 million	$12
Assault	$3.36 million	$33
Kidnapping	$558,986	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4.45 million	$44
Burglary	$2.19 million	$22
Theft	$8.66 million	$86
Arson	$169,424	$2
Vandalism	$2.25 million	$22
Animal Cruelty	$71,083	$1
Drug Crimes	$3.78 million	$38
Identity Theft	$409,426	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$40,539,759	$403

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cedar Park, 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 Park totals $78,355,410 ($779 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $118,895,169 ($1,182 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 Park 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 Cedar Park has 10, have the same problem. Of Cedar Park’s 100,614 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 Park 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 Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.162
Robbery	0.3789
Rape	1.097
Murder	0.0357
Total Violent Crime	2.674 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.62
Vehicle Theft	2.859
Burglary	2.395
Arson	0.0697
Total Property Crime	21.94 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0916
Drug Crimes	5.084
Vandalism	3.124
Identity Theft	0.5257
Animal Cruelty	0.0955
Total "Other" Rate	8.921 (C)

Individual Cedar Park Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jollyville, TX	D+	B-	D
Leander, TX	B+	B+	B
White Stone, TX	B-	A	C+
Brushy Creek, TX	B+	A-	B+
Jonestown, TX	B-	C+	A-
Volente, TX	D	C	D-
Marshall Ford, TX	F	D	F
Round Rock, TX	C+	B-	C+
Wells Branch, TX	D	D+	D+
Lago Vista, TX	B	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cedar Park is similar 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
Birmingham, AL	D+	C-	C-
Brick, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Brooklyn, NY	C	D+	D+
Arlington, TX	D	D	D
Albany, GA	F	D-	D-
Alhambra, CA	C-	D+	D+
Baton Rouge, LA	D	D-	D-
Augusta, GA	C	C-	C-
Aurora, CO	D-	D	D
Alameda, CA	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Cedar Park 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 Park, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cedar Park schools on SchoolGrade

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