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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Eagle Lake, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,336 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Eagle Lake ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Eagle Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eagle Lake is 47.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eagle Lake Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eagle Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Eagle Lake, TX see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eagle Lake, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Eagle Lake for 2025 is $3,064,134. This translates to approximately $763 per resident and $2,336 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Eagle Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Eagle Lake, TX:	$763
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eagle Lake is $763 per year, which is $298 more than the national average and $207 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eagle Lake:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $393 more than in Eagle Lake.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $590 less than in Eagle Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Eagle Lake	Cost per Eagle Lake Resident
Murder	$1.11 million	$277
Rape/Sexual Assault	$224,944	$56
Robbery	$101,790	$25
Assault	$430,731	$107
Kidnapping	$46,473	$12
Vehicle Theft	$60,963	$15
Burglary	$189,328	$47
Theft	$404,252	$101
Arson	$14,176	$4
Vandalism	$294,880	$73
Animal Cruelty	$4,036	$1
Drug Crimes	$158,045	$39
Identity Theft	$20,212	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,064,134	$763

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eagle 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 Eagle Lake totals $8,612,817 ($2,144 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,676,952 ($2,906 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 Eagle 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 central 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 Eagle Lake has 3, have the same problem. Of Eagle Lake’s 4,018 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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Eagle 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 Eagle Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.733
Robbery	0.8054
Rape	0.9233
Murder	0.1476
Total Violent Crime	5.609 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.43
Vehicle Theft	0.9798
Burglary	5.195
Arson	0.1461
Total Property Crime	25.75 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1908
Drug Crimes	5.318
Vandalism	10.27
Identity Theft	0.6499
Animal Cruelty	0.1358
Total "Other" Rate	16.57 (D-)

Individual Eagle Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ramsey, TX	D-	C-	D-
Lissie, TX	C-	C-	C-
Altair, TX	D	D-	D
Garwood, TX	D+	D-	C-
Egypt, TX	D	D-	D
Rock Island, TX	D+	D-	D
Wallis, TX	D	D	D
East Bernard, TX	C-	C	D+
Glidden, TX	D-	B	D-
Hungerford, TX	B+	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eagle 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
Jefferson, SC	D-	C-	C-
Plainview, MN	B+	C	C
Pekin, IN	A+	A	A
Ovid, MI	B+	B+	B+
Onalaska, WA	D+	C	C
North Terre Haute, IN	B+	B-	B-
New Baden, IL	A-	B-	B-
Moonachie, NJ	D	B-	B-
Monrovia, IN	A-	A	A
Leonard, MI	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Eagle Lake is less safe than 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 Eagle Lake, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Eagle Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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