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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$224,463

Cost of Crime™ for Brookesmith, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,398 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Brookesmith ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Brookesmith's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brookesmith is 31.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brookesmith Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brookesmith varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Brookesmith, TX see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brookesmith, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Brookesmith for 2025 is $224,463. This translates to approximately $595 per resident and $1,398 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Brookesmith. 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): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Brookesmith, TX:	$595
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brookesmith is $595 per year, which is $131 more than the national average and $40 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brookesmith:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $560 more than in Brookesmith.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $423 less than in Brookesmith

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brookesmith	Cost per Brookesmith Resident
Murder	$66,355	$176
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,529	$57
Robbery	$4,781	$13
Assault	$54,293	$144
Kidnapping	$12,858	$34
Vehicle Theft	$850	$2
Burglary	$15,634	$41
Theft	$16,041	$43
Arson	$828	$2
Vandalism	$12,070	$32
Animal Cruelty	$325	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,874	$45
Identity Theft	$2,027	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$224,463	$595

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brookesmith, 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 Brookesmith totals $558,461 ($1,481 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $782,924 ($2,077 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 Brookesmith 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 Brookesmith’s 377 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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Brookesmith 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 Brookesmith residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.015
Robbery	0.4031
Rape	0.9418
Murder	0.0937
Total Violent Crime	6.453 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.216
Vehicle Theft	0.1456
Burglary	4.572
Arson	0.0909
Total Property Crime	13.02 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5625
Drug Crimes	6.051
Vandalism	4.481
Identity Theft	0.6946
Animal Cruelty	0.1165
Total "Other" Rate	11.91 (D+)

Individual Brookesmith Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dulin, TX	C-	D-	C+
Indian Creek, TX	C-	D-	C
Trickham, TX	D	D+	D
Winchell, TX	C-	D-	C+
Elm Grove, TX	D	D+	D
Shields, TX	D-	B	F
Whon, TX	D-	B-	D-
Bowser, TX	D+	C-	D+
Rockwood, TX	D-	B	F
Zephyr, TX	B	C	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brookesmith 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
Castine, OH	A-	B-	B-
Kurten, TX	B	C+	C+
Twin Cities, CA	B-	D	D
Corning, KS	B+	C+	C+
Tyaskin, MD	C+	D+	D+
Tyler Hill, PA	A+	A	A
Coltons Point, MD	C	D	D
Collegeport, TX	C-	D+	D+
Unionville, IA	A-	A-	A-
Vail, WA	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Brookesmith 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 Brookesmith, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Brookesmith schools on SchoolGrade

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