The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bay City, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$15.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bay City, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,819 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bay City 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 Bay City, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bay City ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Bay City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bay City is 40.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bay City Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bay City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bay City, TX see the most incidents - about 151 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 32 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bay City, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bay City for 2025 is $15,313,589. This translates to approximately $730 per resident and $1,819 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Bay City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bay City Compared to Other Cities?

Bay City, TX:	$730
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bay City is $730 per year, which is $265 more than the national average and $175 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bay City:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $426 more than in Bay City.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $557 less than in Bay City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bay City	Cost per Bay City Resident
Murder	$6.14 million	$292
Rape/Sexual Assault	$997,780	$48
Robbery	$573,216	$27
Assault	$2.63 million	$125
Kidnapping	$169,344	$8
Vehicle Theft	$245,309	$12
Burglary	$981,781	$47
Theft	$1.88 million	$90
Arson	$60,437	$3
Vandalism	$944,482	$45
Animal Cruelty	$17,506	$1
Drug Crimes	$559,162	$27
Identity Theft	$116,170	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$15,313,589	$730

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bay City, 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 Bay City totals $46,351,983 ($2,208 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $61,665,572 ($2,938 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 Bay City 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Bay City has 2, have the same problem. Of Bay City’s 20,988 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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Bay City 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 Bay City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.361
Robbery	0.8683
Rape	0.7841
Murder	0.1556
Total Violent Crime	6.169 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.32
Vehicle Theft	0.7548
Burglary	5.157
Arson	0.1192
Total Property Crime	23.35 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1331
Drug Crimes	3.602
Vandalism	6.299
Identity Theft	0.7151
Animal Cruelty	0.1128
Total "Other" Rate	10.86 (D+)

Individual Bay City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bay City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bay City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Caney, TX	D+	D-	C-
Buckeye, TX	D-	D-	D-
Van Vleck, TX	D-	F	D
Markham, TX	D-	D	D
Sugar Valley, TX	D	F	C
Wadsworth, TX	C+	D	A-
Clemville, TX	F	D	D-
Cedar Lane, TX	C+	C-	B-
Elmaton, TX	D	D	C
Sweeny, TX	D+	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bay City is higher 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
Payson, AZ	B+	C	C
Newtown Square, PA	A	A+	A+
Niles, OH	D+	C+	C+
North Myrtle Beach, SC	C	C+	C+
North Plainfield, NJ	B+	B+	B+
North Tustin, CA	C-	C	C
Orocovis, PR	F	F	F
Owens Cross Roads, AL	A-	A+	A+
Palm Valley, FL	A+	A+	A+
Danville, KY	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Bay City is as safe as 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 Bay City, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bay City schools on SchoolGrade

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