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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$75.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for College Station, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,042 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. College Station ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to College Station's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in College Station is 23.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. College Station Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in College Station varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of College Station, TX see the most incidents - about 1,908 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 51 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in College Station, TX

The total projected cost of crime in College Station for 2025 is $75,076,364. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $1,042 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in College Station. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in College Station Compared to Other Cities?

College Station, TX:	$443
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in College Station is $443 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $112 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to College Station:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $713 more than in College Station.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $270 less than in College Station

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to College Station	Cost per College Station Resident
Murder	$23.8 million	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7.89 million	$47
Robbery	$2.24 million	$13
Assault	$16.2 million	$96
Kidnapping	$825,424	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3.91 million	$23
Burglary	$3.25 million	$19
Theft	$4.99 million	$29
Arson	$328,056	$2
Vandalism	$6.86 million	$40
Animal Cruelty	$113,009	$1
Drug Crimes	$4.30 million	$25
Identity Theft	$382,149	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$75,076,364	$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in College Station, 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 College Station totals $200,577,745 ($1,183 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $275,654,110 ($1,626 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 College Station 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 north part of the city has more 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, of which College Station has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which College Station has 4, have the same problem. Of College Station’s 169,531 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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College Station 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 College Station residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.326
Robbery	0.4201
Rape	0.7680
Murder	0.0747
Total Violent Crime	4.589 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.682
Vehicle Theft	1.488
Burglary	2.115
Arson	0.0801
Total Property Crime	9.365 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0803
Drug Crimes	3.427
Vandalism	5.667
Identity Theft	0.2912
Animal Cruelty	0.0901
Total "Other" Rate	9.556 (C-)

Individual College Station Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bryan, TX	C	C	C-
Millican, TX	A-	A	B
Rye, TX	D+	C+	D-
Cawthon, TX	A-	B+	B
Keith, TX	B+	B-	B-
Piedmont, TX	B	B-	B
Snook, TX	C	D	C
Tunis, TX	C+	D	C+
Carlos, TX	C+	B-	B+
Erwin, TX	B-	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

College Station 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
Marietta, GA	C	D+	D+
Jupiter, FL	A-	A-	A-
Kent, WA	F	C-	C-
Indianapolis, IN	C+	C+	C+
Iowa City, IA	B-	B-	B-
Johns Creek, GA	D	D+	D+
Jonesboro, GA	D+	C-	C-
Jonesboro, AR	D-	D-	D-
Jersey City, NJ	C+	B-	B-
Irving, TX	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, College Station 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 College Station, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See College Station schools on SchoolGrade

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