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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.05 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bellmead, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,931 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bellmead 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 Bellmead's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bellmead is 40.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bellmead Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bellmead varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bellmead, TX see the most incidents - about 114 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bellmead, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bellmead for 2025 is $7,045,576. This translates to approximately $670 per resident and $1,931 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Bellmead. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bellmead Compared to Other Cities?

Bellmead, TX:	$670
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bellmead is $670 per year, which is $206 more than the national average and $115 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bellmead:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $485 more than in Bellmead.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $498 less than in Bellmead

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bellmead	Cost per Bellmead Resident
Murder	$1.95 million	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$742,477	$71
Robbery	$277,269	$26
Assault	$1.50 million	$142
Kidnapping	$145,245	$14
Vehicle Theft	$132,112	$13
Burglary	$518,399	$49
Theft	$819,449	$78
Arson	$25,616	$2
Vandalism	$608,935	$58
Animal Cruelty	$9,265	$1
Drug Crimes	$270,557	$26
Identity Theft	$45,579	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,045,576	$670

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bellmead, 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 Bellmead totals $17,029,890 ($1,621 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,075,466 ($2,291 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 Bellmead 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Bellmead’s 10,508 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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Bellmead 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 Bellmead residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.958
Robbery	0.8389
Rape	1.165
Murder	0.0990
Total Violent Crime	7.061 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.06
Vehicle Theft	0.8119
Burglary	5.439
Arson	0.1009
Total Property Crime	21.41 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2280
Drug Crimes	3.481
Vandalism	8.112
Identity Theft	0.5604
Animal Cruelty	0.1192
Total "Other" Rate	12.50 (D)

Individual Bellmead Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	D+	D-	C-
Waco, TX	D-	D-	D-
Elm Mott, TX	B+	C+	B+
Beverly Hills, TX	F	F	F
Axtell, TX	B-	C-	B
Hallsburg, TX	C	B	C-
Ross, TX	B	B-	A-
Leroy, TX	A-	B+	A-
Elk, TX	D	C+	D-
Tours, TX	C+	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bellmead 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
Winooski, VT	F	D+	D+
Mount Horeb, WI	B	A-	A-
Morro Bay, CA	C	D+	D+
Monongahela, PA	B+	B-	B-
Monmouth, IL	C+	B-	B-
Wimberley, TX	C+	C+	C+
Lampasas, TX	D-	F	F
Lake Arbor, MD	D	D+	D+
Lafayette Hill, PA	B+	A	A
Kodiak, AK	C-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Bellmead 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 Bellmead, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bellmead schools on SchoolGrade

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