Mercedes, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Mercedes, TX demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (62.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 190 incidents suggests Mercedes maintains good community safety standards.
Mercedes demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the data provided for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4847700, a total of 190 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 117 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 62 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 43 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 14 incidents. "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" and "Motor Vehicle Theft" are less frequent, with 2 and 3 incidents, respectively. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 5 incidents, all categorized as "Sex Offenses." The "others" category also accounts for 5 incidents, comprising "Fraud Offenses" (2 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (2 incidents), and "Arson" (1 incident). Robbery is the least common crime, with only 1 incident reported. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4847700, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the crime rates and types of offenses. Violent crime rate and property crime rate could be calculated separately to provide a more nuanced understanding of the types of crime that are most prevalent. Crime map data, zip codes, and insights would require additional data sources and analysis.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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