Crime & Safety Report for 188 Lago Vista St, Mercedes, TX 78570

Review crime and safety information near 188 Lago Vista St, Mercedes, TX 78570. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$72,500 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,372 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 193 offenders within 5 miles and 98 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

193 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 188 Lago Vista St, Mercedes, TX 78570

193 Registered Offenders Nearby
20 Rape
70 Child Involved
54 Assault
100 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SHIRA, RONALD LEE

54 years old

1137 S ILLINOIS ST MERCEDES, TX, 78570
2.2 Medium
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IBARRA, ERICK I

45 years old

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE MERCEDES, TX, 78570
1.6 Medium
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MORENO, BLAZ

68 years old

1314 E MILE 10 N LOT 34 WESLACO, TX, 78596
3.7 Medium
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ALDAPE, CARLOS MARTIN

64 years old

528 W 3RD ST APT 4 MERCEDES, TX, 78570
1.6 Medium
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ARREGUILLAR, RAUL

61 years old

RELOCATION MERCEDES, TX, 78570
1.6 Medium

98 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

98 Crime & Incidents by Severity
7 Severe
6 Medium
12 Low
73 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 06:51 PM

S Oregon Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel request a fire unit to assist at a location on South Oregon Avenue in Weslaco, Texas, possibly related to a prisoner-in-custody situation.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:40 PM

S Oregon Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was made for a 7-year-old male who fell down near South Oregon Avenue. A lift assist was requested at the scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:12 PM

W Business 83, Weslaco, TX 78596

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible structure fire at an apartment complex on West Business in Weslaco. Fire crews responded, found no smoke or visible fire, and staged while investigating the source of the reported fire or smoke.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:52 AM

E 10th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman with high blood pressure was reported near East Tenth Street at a daycare. The patient appears conscious and breathing.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:44 AM

E 18th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve an elderly female bleeding from the mouth near East 18th Street. She is conscious and breathing.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY1.0 mi
TAYLOR EL1.0 mi
SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS1.1 mi
SOUTH TEXAS ISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY1.2 mi
JOHN F KENNEDY EL1.2 mi
SGT WILLIAM G HARRELL MIDDLE1.3 mi
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY1.6 mi
MERCEDES EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM1.6 mi
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-MERCEDES1.7 mi
A N RICO EL1.8 mi
SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 188 Lago Vista St in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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