The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Medina Shores, 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?

$366,003

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Medina Shores, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,505 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Lake Medina Shores is 46.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Medina Shores Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Medina Shores varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lake Medina Shores, TX see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Medina Shores, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Medina Shores for 2025 is $366,003. This translates to approximately $673 per resident and $1,505 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Lake Medina Shores. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Lake Medina Shores, TX:	$673
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Medina Shores is $673 per year, which is $209 more than the national average and $118 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Medina Shores:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $483 more than in Lake Medina Shores.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $500 less than in Lake Medina Shores

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Medina Shores	Cost per Lake Medina Shores Resident
Murder	$105,152	$193
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,180	$68
Robbery	$20,759	$38
Assault	$58,855	$108
Kidnapping	$2,305	$4
Vehicle Theft	$5,990	$11
Burglary	$19,744	$36
Theft	$68,896	$127
Arson	$2,051	$4
Vandalism	$15,485	$28
Animal Cruelty	$658	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,346	$48
Identity Theft	$2,583	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$366,003	$673

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Medina Shores, 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 Medina Shores totals $901,060 ($1,656 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,267,063 ($2,329 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 Medina Shores 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 Lake Medina Shores’s 544 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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Lake Medina Shores 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 Lake Medina Shores residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.767
Robbery	1.213
Rape	1.127
Murder	0.1029
Total Violent Crime	6.210 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.45
Vehicle Theft	0.7110
Burglary	4.002
Arson	0.1561
Total Property Crime	29.32 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0699
Drug Crimes	6.547
Vandalism	3.985
Identity Theft	0.6134
Animal Cruelty	0.1635
Total "Other" Rate	11.38 (D+)

Individual Lake Medina Shores Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lakehills, TX	C+	C-	B-
Pipe Creek, TX	C+	C	C+
Mico, TX	C+	D	C+
Bandera, TX	D-	D+	D-
San Geronimo, TX	A-	B-	A-
Tarpley, TX	D+	D	C-
Grey Forest, TX	A	C-	A+
Helotes, TX	B-	B+	C
Boerne, TX	B-	C	B-
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Medina Shores 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
Grey Eagle, MN	B	C+	C+
Valier, MT	D+	F	F
Van Horne, IA	D+	B	B
Wabeno, WI	C	D-	D-
Wacissa, FL	A+	A	A
Wattensaw, AR	D+	C	C
Waveland, IN	B	B	B
Jackson Center, PA	A+	A+	A+
Intervale, NH	B-	B+	B+
Hurricane, MO	C-	C	C

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

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