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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$240,955

Cost of Crime™ for Brazos Bend, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,079 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Brazos Bend ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Brazos Bend's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brazos Bend is 33.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brazos Bend Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brazos Bend varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Brazos Bend, TX see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brazos Bend, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Brazos Bend for 2025 is $240,955. This translates to approximately $453 per resident and $1,079 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Brazos Bend. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brazos Bend Compared to Other Cities?

Brazos Bend, TX:	$453
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brazos Bend is $453 per year, which is $11 less than the national average and $102 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brazos Bend:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $703 more than in Brazos Bend.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $280 less than in Brazos Bend

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brazos Bend	Cost per Brazos Bend Resident
Murder	$58,104	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$39,142	$74
Robbery	$7,885	$15
Assault	$21,979	$41
Kidnapping	$1,657	$3
Vehicle Theft	$8,147	$15
Burglary	$9,868	$19
Theft	$28,836	$54
Arson	$1,254	$2
Vandalism	$17,944	$34
Animal Cruelty	$502	$1
Drug Crimes	$34,980	$66
Identity Theft	$10,657	$20
Total Cost of Crime	$240,955	$453

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brazos Bend, 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 Brazos Bend totals $582,330 ($1,095 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $823,285 ($1,548 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 Brazos Bend 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 Brazos Bend’s 532 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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Brazos Bend 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 Brazos Bend residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.439
Robbery	0.4712
Rape	1.213
Murder	0.0581
Total Violent Crime	3.181 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.47
Vehicle Theft	0.9889
Burglary	2.045
Arson	0.0976
Total Property Crime	13.60 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0514
Drug Crimes	8.889
Vandalism	4.721
Identity Theft	2.588
Animal Cruelty	0.1277
Total "Other" Rate	16.38 (D-)

Individual Brazos Bend Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Granbury, TX	D+	C-	C-
DeCordova, TX	A-	B+	A+
Thorp Spring, TX	B	D	A-
Mambrino, TX	D+	D	C-
Cresson, TX	B	B	B-
Pecan Plantation, TX	C	B-	C+
Tolar, TX	B	C-	A-
Lipan, TX	B	C	A-
Godley, TX	B	B+	B
Paluxy, TX	B-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brazos Bend 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
Brentsville, KY	B-	A-	A-
Winkler, TX	C	D+	D+
Brunswick, NE	D+	B-	B-
Chenoa, KY	D+	C	C
Brohman, MI	A-	C+	C+
Brocton, IL	A+	A-	A-
Four Holes, SC	F	D-	D-
Bridgeport, NJ	B-	C	C
Hammondville, AL	B-	A-	A-
Terrytown, PA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Brazos Bend is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Brazos Bend, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Brazos Bend schools on SchoolGrade

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