Midland, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Midland, TX Crime

Is Midland, TX safe in 2026?

Yes — Midland earns an overall crime grade of B- city-wide, and when you zoom into the neighborhood level the picture is even more reassuring. Of the 173 neighborhoods analyzed, 85.5% hold an A grade and another 9.2% hold a B grade, meaning 95% of Midland neighborhoods are classified as safe. Only 1.7% of neighborhoods fall into the D range, and not a single neighborhood received an F. The city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). Standout examples of that safety include Grandridge Park, Heritage Oaks, Country Sky, Grassland Estates, and Ranchland Hills — every one of them graded A+. Even areas with more modest household incomes, such as Ranchland Hills (median income ~$54,500) and Trueland (~$52,400), still achieve A+ ratings, showing that safety is broadly distributed across the city.

What is the crime rate in Midland, TX?

Looking at the most recent 90-day incident window (136 total reported incidents), drug offenses are the single largest category at 28% (38 incidents), followed by theft at 21% (29 incidents) and assault at 16% (22 incidents). Together those three categories account for nearly two-thirds of all reported crime. Property-oriented offenses — theft, vandalism (9%, 12 incidents), burglary (7%, 9 incidents), and fraud (8%, 11 incidents) — collectively represent about 45% of incidents, while DUI/traffic stops add another 6% (8 incidents). Violent crime (assault) sits at 16% of the total. For context, 95% of Midland's 173 analyzed neighborhoods grade out at B or better, and only 3 neighborhoods (1.7%) received a D-range grade — City View Acres (D+) being the lowest-graded area in the city.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Midland, TX?

Ten neighborhoods currently hold the top A+ rating on the Midland crime map. The highest-income cluster includes Heritage Oaks, Country Sky, Roper, Grassland West, and Holiday Hill Village, each with median household incomes near $170,000–$171,000. Grandridge Park (median income ~$165,700) and Grassland Estates (~$162,300, population 1,256) round out the upper-income A+ tier. Notably, Ranchland Hills (population 1,360, median income ~$54,500), Trueland (population 1,096, median income ~$52,400), and Barberdale (population 808, median income ~$71,400) also earn A+ grades — demonstrating that safe neighborhoods exist across a wide range of income levels in Midland. If minimizing exposure to the city's most common incident types (drug offenses, theft, assault) is a priority, these A+ communities consistently show the lowest activity.

Which neighborhoods in Midland have higher crime?

Only 3 out of 173 neighborhoods (1.7%) received a D-range grade, and none received an F. City View Acres is the most concerning at D+, followed by Moody (C-) and East Midland (C+). Two additional neighborhoods — Kelview Heights and Barber-Cole — sit at B-, which is still a passing, moderately safe grade. Given that drug offenses (28%) and theft (21%) dominate Midland's recent incident data, residents in or near these lower-graded areas may want to take extra precautions around vehicle and property security. That said, even the lowest-graded neighborhood (City View Acres, D+) exists within a city where the overwhelming majority of areas are graded A or B.

Is Midland, TX a good place to live?

The data points strongly in Midland's favor. The city's median household income of $83,616 is well above the national median, the unemployment rate is just 3.3%, and the poverty rate of 9.4% reflects relative economic stability — all factors that correlate with lower crime. The median home value of $233,651 and median rent of $1,256 position Midland as more affordable than many comparably safe metros. On the safety side, 95% of neighborhoods grade B or better, and the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). The recent 90-day incident data (136 total incidents across a population of 140,111) underscores how infrequent serious crime is relative to the city's size. For families, professionals, and retirees seeking a combination of economic opportunity and neighborhood safety in West Texas, Midland's numbers make a compelling case.

What types of crime are most common in Midland, TX?

Based on the last 90 days of reported incidents, drug offenses lead all categories at 28% of incidents (38 cases), with the most recent recorded on April 17, 2026. Theft is second at 21% (29 incidents), most recently logged April 18, 2026. Assault accounts for 16% (22 incidents), also with activity through April 18. After those top three, the breakdown is: vandalism 9% (12 incidents), fraud 8% (11 incidents), burglary 7% (9 incidents), DUI/traffic 6% (8 incidents), and formal arrests 5% (7 incidents). Property crimes as a whole — theft, vandalism, burglary, and fraud combined — make up roughly 45% of all incidents, while drug offenses at 28% are the clearest single driver. Violent incidents (assault) at 16% are present but represent a smaller share than property and drug-related activity. Understanding this breakdown can help residents focus their personal safety and home-security efforts accordingly.