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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$539,005

Cost of Crime™ for Bluff Dale, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,083 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bluff Dale ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Bluff Dale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bluff Dale is 26.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bluff Dale Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bluff Dale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Bluff Dale, TX see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bluff Dale, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bluff Dale for 2025 is $539,005. This translates to approximately $432 per resident and $1,083 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Bluff Dale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bluff Dale Compared to Other Cities?

Bluff Dale, TX:	$432
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bluff Dale is $432 per year, which is $33 less than the national average and $124 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bluff Dale:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $724 more than in Bluff Dale.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $259 less than in Bluff Dale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bluff Dale	Cost per Bluff Dale Resident
Murder	$175,298	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$79,326	$64
Robbery	$16,800	$13
Assault	$59,110	$47
Kidnapping	$12,045	$10
Vehicle Theft	$14,615	$12
Burglary	$31,213	$25
Theft	$68,952	$55
Arson	$2,581	$2
Vandalism	$21,949	$18
Animal Cruelty	$827	$1
Drug Crimes	$50,905	$41
Identity Theft	$5,384	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$539,005	$432

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bluff Dale, 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 Bluff Dale totals $1,564,378 ($1,253 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,103,383 ($1,684 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 Bluff Dale 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 Bluff Dale’s 1,249 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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Bluff Dale 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 Bluff Dale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.648
Robbery	0.4276
Rape	1.047
Murder	0.0747
Total Violent Crime	3.198 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.66
Vehicle Theft	0.7556
Burglary	2.755
Arson	0.0856
Total Property Crime	14.26 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1591
Drug Crimes	5.510
Vandalism	2.460
Identity Theft	0.5569
Animal Cruelty	0.0895
Total "Other" Rate	8.775 (C)

Individual Bluff Dale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Paluxy, TX	B-	C	B
Tolar, TX	B	C-	A-
Welcome Valley, TX	D	C+	D
Stephenville, TX	D-	D+	D-
Patillo, TX	B+	B-	A
Huckabay, TX	C+	C+	C+
Mambrino, TX	D+	D	C-
Glen Rose, TX	D	D+	D
Granbury, TX	D+	C-	C-
Rainbow, TX	C-	D	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bluff Dale 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
Nageezi, NM	F	D-	D-
Danville, VT	A	A-	A-
Darlington, LA	F	F	F
Tiskilwa, IL	A	A	A
Talbotton, GA	D-	D-	D-
Summit City, MI	A+	B+	B+
Del Rio, TN	D-	D	D
Denver, OH	A-	D+	D+
Dudley, GA	A+	A+	A+
Sulphur Springs, AR	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Bluff Dale 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 Bluff Dale, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bluff Dale schools on SchoolGrade

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