The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bynum, 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?

$183,750

Cost of Crime™ for Bynum, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,245 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bynum ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Bynum's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bynum is 32.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bynum Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bynum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bynum, TX see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bynum, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Bynum for 2025 is $183,750. This translates to approximately $470 per resident and $1,245 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Bynum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Bynum, TX:	$470
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bynum is $470 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $85 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bynum:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $685 more than in Bynum.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $297 less than in Bynum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bynum	Cost per Bynum Resident
Murder	$38,834	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,024	$67
Robbery	$6,096	$16
Assault	$25,529	$65
Kidnapping	$3,662	$9
Vehicle Theft	$19,601	$50
Burglary	$7,529	$19
Theft	$21,928	$56
Arson	$962	$2
Vandalism	$11,929	$31
Animal Cruelty	$292	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,871	$48
Identity Theft	$2,493	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$183,750	$470

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bynum, 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 Bynum totals $391,826 ($1,002 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $575,575 ($1,472 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 Bynum 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 Bynum’s 391 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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Bynum 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 Bynum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.273
Robbery	0.4957
Rape	1.098
Murder	0.0528
Total Violent Crime	3.920 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.83
Vehicle Theft	3.237
Burglary	2.123
Arson	0.1018
Total Property Crime	16.29 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1545
Drug Crimes	6.525
Vandalism	4.270
Identity Theft	0.8239
Animal Cruelty	0.1010
Total "Other" Rate	11.87 (D+)

Individual Bynum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brandon, TX	D	C-	D
Chat, TX	D+	C-	C-
Winslow, TX	D-	D+	D-
Irene, TX	D+	D+	D+
Hillsboro, TX	F	D	F
Abbott, TX	D	D+	D
Malone, TX	D+	D-	D+
Carls Corner, TX	F	D+	F
Mertens, TX	D+	C-	D+
Penelope, TX	D+	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bynum is similar 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
Leesville, OH	D	C	C
Maramec, OK	D+	C	C
Makinen, MN	D	D+	D+
Loveless, AL	B-	A-	A-
Loraine, CA	C-	D-	D-
Longtown, NC	D+	C-	C-
London, CA	C	D+	D+
Livingston, SC	F	F	F
Lincoln, VT	A+	A	A
Lillard, TX	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Bynum 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 Bynum, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bynum schools on SchoolGrade

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