Crime per Capita in Big Sandy
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Big Sandy.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$3.13 million
Cost of Crime™ for Big Sandy, TX
In 2025, crime will cost $1,355 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy, TX Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Big Sandy ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Big Sandy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Big Sandy is 34.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Big Sandy Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Big Sandy varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Big Sandy, TX see the most incidents - about 54 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Big Sandy, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Big Sandy for 2025 is $3,125,568. This translates to approximately $537 per resident and $1,355 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Big Sandy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Big Sandy Compared to Other Cities?
| Big Sandy, TX: | $537 |
|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX: | $1155 |
| Timberwood Park, TX: | $173 |
| Texas: | $555 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Big Sandy is $537 per year, which is $72 more than the national average and $19 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Big Sandy:
- In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $619 more than in Big Sandy.
- In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $364 less than in Big Sandy
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Big Sandy for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Big Sandy |
Cost per Big Sandy Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$895,716 |
$154 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$395,882 |
$68 |
Robbery |
$101,384 |
$17 |
Assault |
$557,196 |
$96 |
Kidnapping |
$25,830 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$44,056 |
$8 |
Burglary |
$226,679 |
$39 |
Theft |
$397,758 |
$68 |
Arson |
$15,371 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$190,605 |
$33 |
Animal Cruelty |
$4,950 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$236,341 |
$41 |
Identity Theft |
$33,801 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,125,568 |
$537 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Big Sandy, 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 Big Sandy totals $8,022,797 ($1,377 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,148,365 ($1,914 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 Big Sandy 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 south 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 Big Sandy has 2, have the same problem. Of Big Sandy’s 5,825 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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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 Big Sandy residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.331 |
Robbery |
0.5533 |
Rape |
1.121 |
Murder |
0.0818 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.087 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.18 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4884 |
Burglary |
4.291 |
Arson |
0.1093 |
Total Property Crime |
18.07 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0731 |
Drug Crimes |
5.485 |
Vandalism |
4.580 |
Identity Theft |
0.7497 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1149 |
Total "Other" Rate |
11.00 (D+) |
Individual Big Sandy Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Big Sandy is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Big Sandy.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D | C | |
C- | D+ | C- | |
C- | C- | C | |
D+ | C- | C | |
A- | B- | A | |
C- | C- | C | |
D+ | F | C- | |
C | D+ | C | |
C- | D | C- | |
D+ | D | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Big Sandy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | C+ | C+ | |
F | F | F | |
D- | C | C | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
B- | B | B | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
B | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 40% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Big Sandy schools on SchoolGrade
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