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Is Lago Vista, Texas Safe?

Population 10,498 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,498, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lago Vista earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,833 per 100K.

Lago Vista Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLago VistaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2157.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1833.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2157/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lago Vista

Violent crime in Lago Vista is below the national average. The rate of 288.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2157.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,833 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lago Vista Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,833
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lago Vista Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lago Vista
288.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lago Vista
2157.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lago Vista Safety

Is Lago Vista safe?
Not especially. Lago Vista earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lago Vista?
244.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2157.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lago Vista safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lago Vista's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,833 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lago Vista?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lago Vista generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lago Vista police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lago Vista?
No. Crime in Lago Vista has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Lago Vista compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lago Vista ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lago Vista to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lago Vista?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.6 per-thousand rate put Lago Vista below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lago Vista?
288.7 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (56), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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