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Is Lakeway, Texas Safe?

Population 19,027 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lakeway is a smaller community of 19,027 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Lakeway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLakewayTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate219.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2273/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lakeway

Violent crime in Lakeway is below the national average. The rate of 219.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lakeway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lakeway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakeway
219.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakeway
2272.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeway Safety

Is Lakeway safe?
Not especially. Lakeway earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lakeway?
249.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 219.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lakeway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lakeway's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,421 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lakeway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lakeway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lakeway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lakeway?
Crime rates have held steady in Lakeway, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lakeway compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lakeway ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lakeway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lakeway?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.2 per-thousand rate put Lakeway below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 220 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lakeway?
219.8 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (37), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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