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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.94 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bertram, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,880 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bertram ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Bertram's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bertram is 42.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bertram Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bertram varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bertram, TX see the most incidents - about 61 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bertram, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bertram for 2025 is $3,941,562. This translates to approximately $697 per resident and $1,880 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Bertram. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Bertram, TX:	$697
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bertram is $697 per year, which is $232 more than the national average and $142 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bertram:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $459 more than in Bertram.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $524 less than in Bertram

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bertram	Cost per Bertram Resident
Murder	$1.33 million	$234
Rape/Sexual Assault	$374,219	$66
Robbery	$106,155	$19
Assault	$819,161	$145
Kidnapping	$41,026	$7
Vehicle Theft	$42,439	$8
Burglary	$235,074	$42
Theft	$657,891	$116
Arson	$13,536	$2
Vandalism	$186,757	$33
Animal Cruelty	$4,137	$1
Drug Crimes	$109,486	$19
Identity Theft	$25,032	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$3,941,562	$697

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bertram, 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 Bertram totals $10,834,066 ($1,915 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,775,628 ($2,611 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 Bertram 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 have the same problem. Of Bertram’s 5,658 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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Bertram 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 Bertram residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.041
Robbery	0.5965
Rape	1.091
Murder	0.1248
Total Violent Crime	6.853 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.45
Vehicle Theft	0.4844
Burglary	4.581
Arson	0.0991
Total Property Crime	27.62 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1196
Drug Crimes	2.616
Vandalism	4.620
Identity Theft	0.5716
Animal Cruelty	0.0988
Total "Other" Rate	8.026 (C+)

Individual Bertram Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Oatmeal, TX	D-	D	F
Mahomet, TX	C+	D-	B-
Liberty Hill, TX	A	A-	A-
Burnet, TX	C-	D+	C+
Fairland, TX	D-	C-	F
Florence, TX	B+	B	B-
Bluffton, TX	C-	D	C-
Highland Haven, TX	C+	C+	C+
Georgetown, TX	B	B	B-
Buchanan Dam, TX	C	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bertram 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
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI	D+	B-	B-
Seven Valleys, PA	A+	A+	A+
Clinton, NJ	B+	A	A
Baden, PA	B+	B+	B+
Spooner, WI	B-	B	B
Alexander, NC	C+	C	C
Baldwin, WI	B-	D	D
Albion, IN	B-	B-	B-
Battlefield, MO	C+	B	B
Ashville, AL	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bertram 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 Bertram, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bertram schools on SchoolGrade

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