Crime per Capita in Lake Jackson
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lake Jackson.
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C-
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
C+ |
$15.9 million
Cost of Crime™ for Lake Jackson, TX
In 2025, crime will cost $1,340 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson, TX Safe?
The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lake Jackson ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Lake Jackson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Lake Jackson is 29.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Jackson Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Jackson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 55 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lake Jackson, TX see the most incidents - about 167 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Jackson, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Lake Jackson for 2025 is $15,851,111. This translates to approximately $503 per resident and $1,340 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Lake Jackson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Jackson Compared to Other Cities?
| Lake Jackson, TX: | $503 |
|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX: | $1155 |
| Timberwood Park, TX: | $173 |
| Texas: | $555 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Jackson is $503 per year, which is $39 more than the national average and $52 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Jackson:
- In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $652 more than in Lake Jackson.
- In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $330 less than in Lake Jackson
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Jackson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Lake Jackson |
Cost per Lake Jackson Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$5.95 million |
$189 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.75 million |
$56 |
Robbery |
$464,794 |
$15 |
Assault |
$2.02 million |
$64 |
Kidnapping |
$252,471 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$528,523 |
$17 |
Burglary |
$620,655 |
$20 |
Theft |
$2.37 million |
$75 |
Arson |
$67,397 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$996,252 |
$32 |
Animal Cruelty |
$14,052 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$745,056 |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$72,263 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$15,851,111 |
$503 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson totals $48,505,002 ($1,539 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $64,356,113 ($2,042 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 Lake Jackson 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 northwest 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 Lake Jackson has 4, have the same problem. Of Lake Jackson’s 31,511 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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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 Lake Jackson residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.233 |
Robbery |
0.4689 |
Rape |
0.9155 |
Murder |
0.1005 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.718 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.52 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.083 |
Burglary |
2.172 |
Arson |
0.0886 |
Total Property Crime |
17.86 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1321 |
Drug Crimes |
3.196 |
Vandalism |
4.426 |
Identity Theft |
0.2963 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0603 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.111 (C+) |
Individual Lake Jackson Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lake Jackson is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lake Jackson.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | D | |
C+ | C- | C | |
C | D | A | |
C- | D | C- | |
B+ | C+ | A- | |
C- | D | C- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
D | D+ | D | |
C | C | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Lake Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A | |
B+ | B | B | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
D | D- | D- | |
A- | B | B | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
B | A- | A- | |
C | D | D | |
D | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Jackson schools on SchoolGrade
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