The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cesar Chavez, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$2.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cesar Chavez, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,329 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cesar Chavez 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 Cesar Chavez, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cesar Chavez ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Cesar Chavez's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cesar Chavez is 36.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cesar Chavez Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cesar Chavez varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Cesar Chavez, TX see the most incidents - about 124 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cesar Chavez, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Cesar Chavez for 2025 is $2,133,858. This translates to approximately $511 per resident and $1,329 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Cesar Chavez. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cesar Chavez Compared to Other Cities?

Cesar Chavez, TX:	$511
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cesar Chavez is $511 per year, which is $47 more than the national average and $44 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cesar Chavez:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $644 more than in Cesar Chavez.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $338 less than in Cesar Chavez

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cesar Chavez	Cost per Cesar Chavez Resident
Murder	$294,229	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$214,912	$51
Robbery	$126,584	$30
Assault	$478,268	$115
Kidnapping	$50,082	$12
Vehicle Theft	$216,704	$52
Burglary	$137,864	$33
Theft	$257,751	$62
Arson	$9,952	$2
Vandalism	$233,598	$56
Animal Cruelty	$4,278	$1
Drug Crimes	$107,296	$26
Identity Theft	$2,341	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$2,133,858	$511

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cesar Chavez, 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 Cesar Chavez totals $3,176,976 ($761 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,310,835 ($1,272 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 Cesar Chavez 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 have the same problem. Of Cesar Chavez’s 4,176 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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Cesar Chavez 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 Cesar Chavez residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.988
Robbery	0.9637
Rape	0.8488
Murder	0.0375
Total Violent Crime	5.838 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.92
Vehicle Theft	3.351
Burglary	3.640
Arson	0.0987
Total Property Crime	19.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1978
Drug Crimes	3.473
Vandalism	7.830
Identity Theft	0.0724
Animal Cruelty	0.1385
Total "Other" Rate	11.71 (D+)

Individual Cesar Chavez Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nurillo, TX	D+	D	D+
Edinburg, TX	D-	D	D-
Muniz, TX	D	D+	D
Lopezville, TX	D	D	D
Doolittle, TX	D	D	D
La Blanca, TX	C-	D+	D+
San Juan, TX	D-	D-	D-
Elsa, TX	D	D-	D
Alamo, TX	D-	D-	F
Edcouch, TX	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cesar Chavez 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
St. Johns, OH	C	A	A
Franks, MO	D	D	D
Freedman, SC	D-	D-	D-
Freistatt, MO	B-	D+	D+
Friedheim, MO	C-	D	D
Reform, OH	A	B+	B+
Round Oak, GA	A-	C+	C+
Round Prairie, MN	C+	C	C
Rowanta, VA	A	B+	B+
San Jon, NM	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cesar Chavez is as safe as the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cesar Chavez, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cesar Chavez schools on SchoolGrade

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