Cedar Park, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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39%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cedar Park_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,134	n/a (estimate)	1,429	2,732	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	1.3	6.7	6.3
Rape	33	n/a	41.6	50.0	40.0
Robbery	7	n/a	8.8	70.5	66.1
Assault	44	n/a	55.4	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	85	n/a (estimate)	107	432	370
Burglary	86	n/a	108.4	334.3	269.8
Theft	886	n/a	1,116.5	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	77	n/a	97.0	331.2	282.7
Property crime	1,049	n/a (estimate)	1,322	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Cedar Park, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Cedar Park crime rate is 38.5% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Cedar Park, there were 85 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 107 per 100,000 individuals, 71% lower than the national average. Additionally, Cedar Park recorded 1049 property crimes, amounting to 1322 per 100,000 residents, 32.4% lower than the U.S. average.

Cedar Park distinguishes itself with one of the lowest violent crime rates in the U.S., reporting a mere 107 violent crimes per 100,000 people. This achievement firmly establishes Cedar Park among the safest cities in the nation, rendering it an alluring choice for those seeking a new place to call home.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Cedar Park?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Cedar Park. Based on the results of the surveys (43 responses), 79% of people felt that there was very little crime in Cedar Park and felt safe walking alone at night. While 21% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Cedar Park a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Cedar Park is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Cedar Park has a total crime rate that is 39% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 3.11 daily crimes (0.23 violent daily crimes and 2.87 daily property crimes) in Cedar Park.

Has Crime in Cedar Park Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Cedar Park crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Cedar Park has increased by 2.8% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 19.8% and property crime has increased by 5.2%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Cedar Park

Cedar Park has a population density of 3017.5 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Cedar Park crime rates.

In Cedar Park, the cost of living is 0.99% higher than the national average. A high cost of living can induce economic stress for locals, especially those with limited financial resources. When people grapple with soaring housing expenses, utility bills, healthcare costs, and other essential necessities, they may be driven towards criminal activities, including theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities boasting a lower cost of living may mitigate economic pressures and potentially result in reduced crime rates.

In areas where housing affordability is an issue, crime can become a significant concern. Some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions, which can increase stress and potentially contribute to domestic disputes and related crimes. The median home price in Cedar Park is $327,400, compared to a national average of $184,700.

Cedar Park crime map

The Cedar Park crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cedar Park as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cedar Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cedar Park crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Cedar Park crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cedar Park are 71% lower than the national average
In Cedar Park you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cedar Park is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cedar Park has increased by 9%

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Daily Crime In Cedar Park (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Cedar Park, TX per 100,000 people. In Cedar Park, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.91 times less than the Texas average and 1.63 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Cedar Park is 4.03 times less than the Texas average and 3.45 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Cedar Park has a daily crime rate that is 1.74 times less than the Texas average and 1.48 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Cedar Park (higher is better)

How safe is Cedar Park, Texas compared to other cities in Texas and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Cedar Park is safer than 70% of the cities in Texas and 66% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Texas and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Cedar Park. Overall, Cedar Park is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cedar Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cedar Park is 1 in 934

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cedar Park is 1 in 76

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Park is 1 in 70

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Cedar Park? In Cedar Park, you have a 1 in 934 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 76. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Park, TX is 1 in 70.

Year Over Year Crime In Cedar Park (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Cedar Park, TX is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Cedar Park has decreased by 15%, while the property crime rate in Cedar Park has increased by 12% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Cedar Park has increased by 9% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Cedar Park police department

Item	Cedar Park	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	101	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 101 Cedar Park police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35.5% less than the Texas average and 40.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Serenada, TX	1,415	61	323	383
Briarcliff, TX	1,869	61	323	383
The Hills, TX	2,397	68	361	429
Hudson Bend, TX	2,438	68	361	429
Lago Vista, TX	7,212	93	529	623
Liberty Hill, TX	4,633	58	738	796
Volente, TX	925	175	929	1,104
Cedar Park, TX	77,181	107	1,322	1,429

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kendall, FL	77,228	119	720	839
Layton, UT	77,268	163	1,666	1,829
Upland, CA	77,348	346	2,047	2,393
Scranton, PA	76,997	409	1,690	2,099
Jonesboro, AR	77,391	646	3,324	3,970
Cedar Park, TX	77,181	107	1,322	1,429

Source: The Cedar Park, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.