The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bald Prairie, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$70,900

Cost of Crime™ for Bald Prairie, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,233 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bald Prairie in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Bald Prairie, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bald Prairie ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Bald Prairie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bald Prairie is 41.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bald Prairie Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bald Prairie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bald Prairie, TX see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bald Prairie, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bald Prairie for 2025 is $70,900. This translates to approximately $430 per resident and $1,233 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Bald Prairie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bald Prairie Compared to Other Cities?

Bald Prairie, TX:	$430
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bald Prairie is $430 per year, which is $35 less than the national average and $125 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bald Prairie:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $726 more than in Bald Prairie.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $257 less than in Bald Prairie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bald Prairie for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Bald Prairie	Cost per Bald Prairie Resident
Murder	$21,586	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,245	$44
Robbery	$1,876	$11
Assault	$891	$5
Kidnapping	$1,671	$10
Vehicle Theft	$47	$0
Burglary	$2,113	$13
Theft	$29,158	$177
Arson	$539	$3
Vandalism	$2,493	$15
Animal Cruelty	$102	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,740	$11
Identity Theft	$1,441	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$70,900	$430

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bald Prairie, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bald Prairie totals $178,758 ($1,083 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $249,659 ($1,513 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bald Prairie crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Bald Prairie’s 165 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Bald Prairie Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bald Prairie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1880
Robbery	0.3614
Rape	0.7241
Murder	0.0696
Total Violent Crime	1.343 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	34.12
Vehicle Theft	0.0184
Burglary	1.412
Arson	0.1352
Total Property Crime	35.69 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1671
Drug Crimes	1.426
Vandalism	2.115
Identity Theft	1.128
Animal Cruelty	0.0838
Total "Other" Rate	4.919 (B+)

Individual Bald Prairie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bald Prairie is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bald Prairie.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Headsville, TX	D+	B	D-
Petteway, TX	D+	B-	D-
Seale, TX	D	C-	D-
Ridge, TX	C-	A-	D
Coit, TX	B	B-	A
Marquez, TX	D+	D+	D
Thornton, TX	C-	D+	C-
Kosse, TX	C+	C-	B
Bremond, TX	D-	D	D-
Flynn, TX	D+	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bald Prairie is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Craige, WA	D-	C+	C+
Lodoga, CA	F	F	F
Salt Flat, TX	F	F	F
Wiconisco, PA	D+	C+	C+
Bucktown, MD	F	F	F
Luckett, TN	D	D	D
Grand Ronde Agency, OR	D+	D	D
Rutheron, NM	F	F	F
Sulphur Lick, KY	C+	A+	A+
Gorda, CA	C-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Bald Prairie is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bald Prairie, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bald Prairie schools on SchoolGrade

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