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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$323,057

Cost of Crime™ for Progreso Lakes, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,113 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Progreso Lakes ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Progreso Lakes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Progreso Lakes is 32.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Progreso Lakes Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Progreso Lakes varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Progreso Lakes, TX see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Progreso Lakes, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Progreso Lakes for 2025 is $323,057. This translates to approximately $519 per resident and $2,113 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Progreso Lakes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Progreso Lakes Compared to Other Cities?

Progreso Lakes, TX:	$519
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Progreso Lakes is $519 per year, which is $54 more than the national average and $37 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Progreso Lakes:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $637 more than in Progreso Lakes.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $346 less than in Progreso Lakes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Progreso Lakes	Cost per Progreso Lakes Resident
Murder	$65,007	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,928	$61
Robbery	$10,970	$18
Assault	$77,695	$125
Kidnapping	$7,441	$12
Vehicle Theft	$31,502	$51
Burglary	$9,803	$16
Theft	$42,213	$68
Arson	$1,547	$2
Vandalism	$15,253	$24
Animal Cruelty	$775	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,746	$37
Identity Theft	$178	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$323,057	$519

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Progreso Lakes, 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 Progreso Lakes totals $638,210 ($1,024 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $961,267 ($1,543 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 Progreso Lakes 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 Progreso Lakes’s 623 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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Progreso Lakes 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 Progreso Lakes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.342
Robbery	0.5598
Rape	1.004
Murder	0.0555
Total Violent Crime	5.962 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.08
Vehicle Theft	3.265
Burglary	1.735
Arson	0.1028
Total Property Crime	18.19 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1970
Drug Crimes	4.936
Vandalism	3.427
Identity Theft	0.0370
Animal Cruelty	0.1681
Total "Other" Rate	8.765 (C)

Individual Progreso Lakes Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Progreso, TX	C-	D+	C-
Relampago, TX	C	D+	C-
Midway South, TX	C-	D+	C
Weslaco, TX	D-	D-	D
Mercedes, TX	F	D-	F
El Gato, TX	D	D-	D
Bixby, TX	D+	D	C-
Santa Maria, TX	F	D-	F
Donna, TX	D-	D-	D-
Bluetown, TX	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Progreso Lakes 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
Ottawa, MN	B+	A-	A-
Olney Springs, CO	D-	D-	D-
Olympia, KY	B	A+	A+
Onion Creek, WA	D-	C-	C-
Orcas, WA	D-	D-	D-
Orchid, FL	A+	B-	B-
Orrs Island, ME	A-	A+	A+
Orton Hill, TX	C-	C-	C-
Orum, SC	D+	D	D
Olmsted, IL	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Progreso Lakes 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 Progreso Lakes, TX average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Progreso Lakes schools on SchoolGrade

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