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Is Mesquite, Texas Safe?

Population 150,693 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Mesquite faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,070 per 100K.

Mesquite Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMesquiteTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2398.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate2070.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2398/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mesquite

Violent crime in Mesquite is below the national average. The rate of 283.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2398.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,070 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mesquite Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary464
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,070
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mesquite Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mesquite
283.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mesquite
2398.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mesquite Safety

Is Mesquite safe?
Not especially. Mesquite earns a D with a crime rate of 268.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mesquite?
268.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2398.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mesquite safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mesquite's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,070 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mesquite?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mesquite generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mesquite police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mesquite?
Crime rates have held steady in Mesquite, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Mesquite compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Mesquite ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
Bad. A D grade and 268.1 per-thousand rate put Mesquite below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mesquite?
283.2 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) 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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