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

Crime per Capita in North Lake Waco

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Lake Waco.

 

North Lake Waco, Waco, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A
Other Crime Grade
B-

$1.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Lake Waco, Waco, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $995 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. North Lake Waco ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of neighborhoods but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to North Lake Waco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Lake Waco is 21.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Lake Waco Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Lake Waco varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast areas to 1 in 74 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of North Lake Waco, Waco, TX see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Lake Waco, Waco, TX

The total projected cost of crime in North Lake Waco for 2025 is $1,247,593. This translates to approximately $350 per resident and $995 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in North Lake Waco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Lake Waco Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Lake Waco, Waco, TX: $350
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Lake Waco is $350 per year, which is $115 less than the national average and $205 less than Waco's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Lake Waco:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $968 more than in North Lake Waco.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $155 less than in North Lake Waco

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Lake Waco for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Lake Waco
Cost per North Lake Waco Resident
Murder
$361,718
$101
Rape/Sexual Assault
$143,309
$40
Robbery
$36,777
$10
Assault
$214,790
$60
Kidnapping
$45,224
$13
Vehicle Theft
$48,875
$14
Burglary
$59,532
$17
Theft
$147,882
$41
Arson
$5,082
$1
Vandalism
$90,445
$25
Animal Cruelty
$2,491
$1
Drug Crimes
$83,551
$23
Identity Theft
$7,918
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,247,593
$350

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Lake Waco, Waco, 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 North Lake Waco totals $3,155,056 ($884 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,402,650 ($1,234 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 North Lake Waco 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 neighborhood 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 North Lake Waco has 4, have the same problem. Of North Lake Waco’s 3,568 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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North Lake Waco 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 North Lake Waco residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.096
Robbery
0.3277
Rape
0.6624
Murder
0.0539
Total Violent Crime
3.140 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.003
Vehicle Theft
0.8846
Burglary
1.840
Arson
0.0590
Total Property Crime
10.79 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2090
Drug Crimes
3.166
Vandalism
3.548
Identity Theft
0.2867
Animal Cruelty
0.0944
Total "Other" Rate
7.304 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North Lake Waco is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Lake Waco.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
B+
B+
B-
A-
C-
D-
C+
D+
D-
C+
C
C
C-
C
C
C-
F
D-
F
D
D-
D+
B
B
B
C+
C+
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Lake Waco is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
B+
A-
A-
C-
C
C
F
F
F
C
C-
C-
B+
B
B
F
D-
D-
D-
B-
B-
D+
B
B
D-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, North Lake Waco 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 North Lake Waco, Waco, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See North Lake Waco schools on SchoolGrade

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