Zip 75181 (Mesquite, TX) Crime

Mesquite, TX has a lower rate of violent crime than the national average, at 21.4 compared to 22.7. The rate of property crime is also below the national average in Mesquite, coming in at 30.4 compared to an average 35.4 across the US. This data indicates that Mesquite is a relatively safe city and may be an attractive place to live for those concerned about their safety and the safety of their loved ones.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Mesquite (zip 75181) violent crime is 21.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Mesquite (zip 75181) property crime is 30.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Mesquite, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Balch Springs, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Balch Springs, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Mesquite, TX Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	353.3	1.7	1.7	90.2	259.8	4659.9	491.5	3578.5	589.9
2001	365.9	3.1	2.4	115.4	245	4771.1	507.3	3576	687.9
2002	343.7	6.9	3.8	103.8	229.1	4638.5	529.7	3481.3	627.4
2003	354	0.8	6.1	113.2	234	4886.9	653.8	3650.5	582.7
2004	354.5	3.8	7.6	83.7	259.4	4633.3	690.8	3376.4	566
2005	402	5.3	11.4	128.2	257.1	4179.2	634.8	3006.6	537.8
2006	371.3	3.7	7.5	128	232.1	4023	693.2	2802	527.8
2007	435.8	4.5	6	150.3	274.9	4186.6	713	2957.7	515.9
2008	371	2.3	7.5	128.2	233	4619.9	776	3317.5	526.4
2009	401.7	3.8	12.8	165.5	219.6	5069.2	1045.6	3506.1	517.5
2010	359.8	5.2	6	123.2	225.4	4864	1087.6	3243.4	533
2011	278.1	1.4	5.6	124	147.1	4582.3	1193.6	2939.8	449
2012	305.2	1.4	9.7	126.4	167.8	4340.1	1082.8	2782.9	474.4
2013		4.2	9.7	141.4	123.3	4387.7	957.6	2899.3	530.8
2014	299.2	2.8	36.7	132.3	127.4	4048.6	814.4	2642.7	591.4
2015	331.8	4.8	34.3	153.9	138.8	4067.5	787.3	2689.4	590.8
2016	413.6	1.4	45.3	171.5	195.5	3796	656.4	2636.1	503.5
2017	426.6	4.2	51.2	169	202.2	3645.3	535.3	2522.1	587.9
2018	396.4	4.2	37.4	145.3	209.6	3623.5	561	2492.4	570
2019	478.8	4.2	31.5	170.5	272.6	3632.3	462	2558	612.3

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Mesquite, TX	478.8	3,632.3	132,399	3	2019
Balch Springs, TX	646.8	3,547.5	19,815	4	2019
Seagoville, TX	81.8	2,073.6	17,120	6	2019
Forney, TX	126.1	1,190.2	14,020	6	2019
Heath, TX	130.7	501.1	7,733	9	2019
Crandall, TX	414.4	2,020.2	3,861	10	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Balch Springs, TX	646.8	3,547.5	19,815	4	2019
Seagoville, TX	81.8	2,073.6	17,120	6	2019
Forney, TX	126.1	1,190.2	14,020	6	2019
Rockwall, TX	108.5	1,605.3	43,542	15	2019
University Park, TX	23.6	743.1	24,031	16	2019
Terrell, TX	239.2	3,430.3	18,395	16	2019

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Linda · Mesquite, TX

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Over 7 years ago

Mesquite is the hidden gem east of Dallas. It touts a great school system, affordable housing, a genuine community spirit, and a short commute time with multiple access More

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