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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$29,149

Cost of Crime™ for Bowser, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,479 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bowser ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Bowser's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bowser is 35.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bowser Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bowser varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bowser, TX see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bowser, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bowser for 2025 is $29,149. This translates to approximately $572 per resident and $1,479 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Bowser. 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): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Bowser, TX:	$572
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bowser is $572 per year, which is $107 more than the national average and $16 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bowser:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $584 more than in Bowser.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $399 less than in Bowser

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bowser	Cost per Bowser Resident
Murder	$10,310	$202
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,558	$70
Robbery	$1,137	$22
Assault	$2,435	$48
Kidnapping	$769	$15
Vehicle Theft	$559	$11
Burglary	$1,680	$33
Theft	$3,893	$76
Arson	$188	$4
Vandalism	$1,842	$36
Animal Cruelty	$47	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,455	$48
Identity Theft	$276	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$29,149	$572

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bowser, 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 Bowser totals $86,517 ($1,696 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $115,666 ($2,268 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 Bowser 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 Bowser’s 51 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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Bowser 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 Bowser residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.663
Robbery	0.7086
Rape	1.151
Murder	0.1076
Total Violent Crime	3.629 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.74
Vehicle Theft	0.7073
Burglary	3.631
Arson	0.1528
Total Property Crime	19.23 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2488
Drug Crimes	6.507
Vandalism	5.055
Identity Theft	0.7001
Animal Cruelty	0.1236
Total "Other" Rate	12.63 (D)

Individual Bowser Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Locker, TX	C-	D+	C-
Skeeterville, TX	D	D+	D+
Elm Grove, TX	D	D+	D
Holt, TX	D	D+	D+
Regency, TX	D+	C	D+
Indian Creek, TX	C-	D-	C
Dulin, TX	C-	D-	C+
Brookesmith, TX	C-	D-	C+
Winchell, TX	C-	D-	C+
Mullin, TX	C-	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bowser 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
Womer, KS	F	D-	D-
South Spring Acres, NM	D	D-	D-
South Sandisfield, MA	A+	A-	A-
South Rangeley, ME	D-	B	B
Krider, NM	D-	D	D
Croft, PA	A	B-	B-
North Fork, NV	F	F	F
Shoup, ID	C-	B-	B-
Sharum, AR	C-	C+	C+
Kellacey, KY	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Bowser 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 Bowser, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bowser schools on SchoolGrade

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