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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$332,184

Cost of Crime™ for Bishop Hills, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,121 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bishop Hills ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Bishop Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bishop Hills is 16.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bishop Hills Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bishop Hills varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bishop Hills, TX see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bishop Hills, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bishop Hills for 2025 is $332,184. This translates to approximately $375 per resident and $1,121 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bishop Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bishop Hills Compared to Other Cities?

Bishop Hills, TX:	$375
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bishop Hills is $375 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $181 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bishop Hills:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $781 more than in Bishop Hills.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $202 less than in Bishop Hills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bishop Hills	Cost per Bishop Hills Resident
Murder	$78,819	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$56,403	$64
Robbery	$14,116	$16
Assault	$102,770	$116
Kidnapping	$7,438	$8
Vehicle Theft	$6,972	$8
Burglary	$11,186	$13
Theft	$12,723	$14
Arson	$1,776	$2
Vandalism	$14,805	$17
Animal Cruelty	$438	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,610	$27
Identity Theft	$1,127	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$332,184	$375

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bishop Hills, 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 Bishop Hills totals $826,562 ($932 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,158,747 ($1,306 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 Bishop Hills 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 Bishop Hills’s 887 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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Bishop Hills 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 Bishop Hills residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.034
Robbery	0.5059
Rape	1.049
Murder	0.0473
Total Violent Crime	5.636 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.770
Vehicle Theft	0.5076
Burglary	1.390
Arson	0.0829
Total Property Crime	4.751 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1383
Drug Crimes	3.598
Vandalism	2.336
Identity Theft	0.1642
Animal Cruelty	0.0668
Total "Other" Rate	6.304 (B)

Individual Bishop Hills Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bushland, TX	A-	D+	A+
Amarillo, TX	D-	D	D-
Wildorado, TX	D	D	D+
Washburn, TX	F	D-	D-
Vega, TX	D-	D	F
Panhandle, TX	D+	D+	C
Claude, TX	D-	D	D
Adrian, TX	F	D-	F
Lark, TX	F	D-	D-
Groom, TX	F	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bishop Hills 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
Montrose, WV	B+	A-	A-
Kelly, LA	F	D	D
Kings Station, NY	C-	C	C
Lacarne, OH	C-	B	B
Lake Church, WI	A	A+	A+
Leola, AR	D+	D	D
Marietta, NC	D+	D	D
Melvern, KS	B+	B+	B+
Modoc, SC	C+	C	C
Hungerford, TX	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Bishop Hills is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bishop Hills, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bishop Hills schools on SchoolGrade

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