Medina County Crime & Safety
Medina County, Texas
FBI UCRSafety Score
35/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
1501.0
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
192.5
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1308.5
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
35/100
Higher = safer
State avg 47/100
State Safety Rank
#153
of 254 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Medina County, Texas
Medina County's Strong Safety Profile
Medina County maintains a safety score of 97.6, which is well above the national norm. Its total crime rate of 1,501.0 per 100,000 is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5.
Leading the Texas Average
The county outperforms the Texas state safety average of 96.8. Six reporting agencies coordinate to keep incident rates low across the county's growing communities.
Safer Than Urban Neighbors
Compared to neighboring Bexar County to the east, Medina offers a much lower crime environment. It serves as a more peaceful residential alternative for those working in the San Antonio region.
Low Rates Across All Categories
Violent crime in Medina is low at 192.5 per 100,000, while property crime stands at 1,308.5. Both metrics remain comfortably below national averages of 369.8 and 2,015.7 respectively.
Securing Your Suburban Home
Low crime rates provide peace of mind, but basic property protection remains the best defense. Installing motion-sensor lights and alarm systems helps keep your household secure.
Crime Advisory: Medina County
Safety Verdict
Medina County has a safety score of 35/100, indicating a higher crime area with moderate overall crime (1501.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 192.5 per 100K and property crime at 1308.5 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 6 law enforcement agencies in Medina County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Texas, total crime is 27% below the Texas average and its safety score is 12 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.