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Is Mercedes, Texas Safe?

Population 17,915 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mercedes has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,562 per 100K.

Mercedes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMercedesTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2197.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1562.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2197/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mercedes

Violent crime in Mercedes is close to the national average. The rate of 390.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2197.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,562 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mercedes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,562
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mercedes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mercedes
390.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mercedes
2197.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mercedes Safety

Is Mercedes safe?
Not especially. Mercedes earns a D with a crime rate of 258.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mercedes?
258.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2197.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mercedes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mercedes's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,562 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mercedes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mercedes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mercedes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mercedes?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mercedes's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Mercedes compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Mercedes ranks behind about 90% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mercedes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mercedes?
Bad. A D grade and 258.8 per-thousand rate put Mercedes below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mercedes?
390.8 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (82), and murder (7.0) 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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