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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$683,100

Cost of Crime™ for Bushland, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,197 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bushland ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Bushland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bushland is 15.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bushland Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bushland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 62 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Bushland, TX see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bushland, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bushland for 2025 is $683,100. This translates to approximately $389 per resident and $1,197 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bushland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.5%

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

Bushland, TX:	$389
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bushland is $389 per year, which is $75 less than the national average and $166 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bushland:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $766 more than in Bushland.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $217 less than in Bushland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bushland	Cost per Bushland Resident
Murder	$211,201	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$111,660	$64
Robbery	$20,923	$12
Assault	$128,027	$73
Kidnapping	$64,868	$37
Vehicle Theft	$9,072	$5
Burglary	$25,638	$15
Theft	$16,982	$10
Arson	$3,957	$2
Vandalism	$40,334	$23
Animal Cruelty	$779	$0
Drug Crimes	$44,493	$25
Identity Theft	$5,167	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$683,100	$389

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bushland, 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 Bushland totals $1,976,979 ($1,127 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,660,080 ($1,517 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 Bushland 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 Bushland’s 1,754 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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Bushland 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 Bushland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.542
Robbery	0.3792
Rape	1.050
Murder	0.0641
Total Violent Crime	4.035 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.869
Vehicle Theft	0.3340
Burglary	1.612
Arson	0.0934
Total Property Crime	3.908 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.6100
Drug Crimes	3.429
Vandalism	3.219
Identity Theft	0.3806
Animal Cruelty	0.0601
Total "Other" Rate	7.699 (C+)

Individual Bushland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bishop Hills, TX	B+	D-	A+
Wildorado, TX	D	D	D+
Amarillo, TX	D-	D	D-
Timbercreek Canyon, TX	C	C+	C
Palisades, TX	B+	B	B+
Lake Tanglewood, TX	B	B	B
Vega, TX	D-	D	F
Washburn, TX	F	D-	D-
Adrian, TX	F	D-	F
Claude, TX	D-	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bushland 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
Knights Landing, CA	D	F	F
Middle Point, OH	A-	D	D
Peru, ME	A-	A+	A+
Oyster Creek, TX	D-	D	D
Owls Head, ME	B+	A-	A-
Only, TN	C+	D-	D-
Oloh, MS	A+	A+	A+
Okay, OK	B-	C	C
Northwood, ND	C	C	C
North English, IA	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bushland 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 Bushland, TX average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bushland schools on SchoolGrade

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