Melissa, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Melissa Police Department serves the city of Melissa, TX in Collin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 248 violent crimes and 423 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.1 per 100k residents, which is 70.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 13.3 per 100k, 91.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.1 | A | 248 | 106.2 | -70.7% |
| Property Crime | 13.3 | A | 423 | 163.6 | -91.8% |
| Larceny | 13.3 | A | 337 | 116.4 | -88.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney | 0 miles | A 51.2 | A 75.2 | Violent: 64.7% higher Property: 463.9% higher |
| Princeton | 0 miles | B 76.4 | A 68.8 | Violent: 145.6% higher Property: 415.6% higher |
| Lavon | 0 miles | A 64.0 | B 115.2 | Violent: 105.6% higher Property: 763.4% higher |
| Fairview | 0 miles | A 27.1 | C 180.7 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 1254.2% higher |
| Anna | 0 miles | A 47.4 | A 69.3 | Violent: 52.2% higher Property: 419.1% higher |