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Is Cedar Park, Texas Safe?

Population 79,032 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Cedar Park means there's room for concern. The 213.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Cedar Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedar ParkTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1844/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedar Park

Violent crime in Cedar Park is below the national average. The rate of 291.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedar Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cedar Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Park
291.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Park
1843.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Park Safety

Is Cedar Park safe?
Not especially. Cedar Park earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cedar Park?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedar Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cedar Park has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cedar Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedar Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedar Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedar Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cedar Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cedar Park compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Cedar Park ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cedar Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cedar Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cedar Park?
291.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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