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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$19.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Boerne, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,065 per household.

More cost data

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Boerne ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Boerne's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Boerne is 21.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Boerne Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Boerne varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Boerne, TX see the most incidents - about 250 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Boerne, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Boerne for 2025 is $19,366,571. This translates to approximately $378 per resident and $1,065 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Boerne. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Boerne, TX:	$378
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Boerne is $378 per year, which is $86 less than the national average and $177 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Boerne:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $777 more than in Boerne.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $206 less than in Boerne

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Boerne	Cost per Boerne Resident
Murder	$6.27 million	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.58 million	$50
Robbery	$745,064	$15
Assault	$2.62 million	$51
Kidnapping	$300,809	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1.20 million	$23
Burglary	$937,779	$18
Theft	$1.80 million	$35
Arson	$98,931	$2
Vandalism	$962,208	$19
Animal Cruelty	$35,651	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.62 million	$32
Identity Theft	$192,425	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$19,366,571	$378

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Boerne, 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 Boerne totals $54,925,683 ($1,073 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $74,292,254 ($1,452 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 Boerne 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, of which Boerne has 12, have the same problem. Of Boerne’s 51,173 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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Boerne 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 Boerne residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.785
Robbery	0.4629
Rape	0.8316
Murder	0.0652
Total Violent Crime	3.145 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.797
Vehicle Theft	1.514
Burglary	2.020
Arson	0.0801
Total Property Crime	10.41 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0969
Drug Crimes	4.282
Vandalism	2.632
Identity Theft	0.4858
Animal Cruelty	0.0942
Total "Other" Rate	7.591 (C+)

Individual Boerne Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	A-	B	A-
Van Raub, TX	B-	C+	B
Leon Springs, TX	C-	D+	C-
Bergheim, TX	A-	B	A-
Grey Forest, TX	A	C-	A+
San Geronimo, TX	A-	B-	A-
Timberwood Park, TX	A+	A+	A+
Pipe Creek, TX	C+	C	C+
Bulverde, TX	C-	D-	D+
Wetmore, TX	D+	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Boerne 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
Beverly Hills, CA	F	F	F
Gillette, WY	B-	A-	A-
Fairburn, GA	B-	C+	C+
Oak Harbor, WA	D-	D+	D+
East Stroudsburg, PA	B+	C+	C+
Dunedin, FL	A-	A	A
DeKalb, IL	C+	C	C
Cleveland, TX	D-	D	D
Brooksville, FL	A-	A	A
Monrovia, CA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Boerne 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 Boerne, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Boerne schools on SchoolGrade

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