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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$40,378

Cost of Crime™ for Meeks, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,003 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Meeks ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Meeks's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meeks is 23.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meeks Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meeks varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Meeks, TX see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meeks, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Meeks for 2025 is $40,378. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $1,003 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Meeks. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Meeks Compared to Other Cities?

Meeks, TX:	$404
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meeks is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $151 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meeks:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $752 more than in Meeks.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $231 less than in Meeks

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meeks	Cost per Meeks Resident
Murder	$10,999	$110
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,922	$69
Robbery	$1,744	$17
Assault	$5,859	$59
Kidnapping	$882	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,146	$11
Burglary	$2,007	$20
Theft	$3,677	$37
Arson	$271	$3
Vandalism	$2,684	$27
Animal Cruelty	$85	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,820	$38
Identity Theft	$282	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$40,378	$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meeks, 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 Meeks totals $108,483 ($1,085 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $148,861 ($1,489 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 Meeks 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 Meeks’s 100 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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Meeks 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 Meeks residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.040
Robbery	0.5545
Rape	1.142
Murder	0.0585
Total Violent Crime	3.795 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.100
Vehicle Theft	0.7399
Burglary	2.213
Arson	0.1120
Total Property Crime	10.16 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1455
Drug Crimes	5.165
Vandalism	3.757
Identity Theft	0.3645
Animal Cruelty	0.1146
Total "Other" Rate	9.546 (C-)

Individual Meeks Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burlington, TX	D+	D	D+
Yarrelton, TX	C-	D	D+
Red Ranger, TX	B	C	A-
Zipperlandville, TX	C+	C-	B+
Ben Arnold, TX	D-	D-	D-
Rogers, TX	B	D+	A-
Buckholts, TX	C	D	C-
Oscar, TX	B+	C-	A-
Rosebud, TX	D+	D	C
Pettibone, TX	D	B-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meeks is lower 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
Adel, OR	F	F	F
Zylks, LA	C-	D	D
Yarrelton, TX	C-	D	D
Willowton, WV	A	A-	A-
Whites City, NM	D	C-	C-
Buck Run, PA	A	A	A
Brushvale, MN	C	B-	B-
Bairdstown, OH	A+	B+	B+
Ayr, ND	C-	C	C
Atwood, PA	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Meeks is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Meeks, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Meeks schools on SchoolGrade

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