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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$58,499

Cost of Crime™ for Crystal Falls, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,181 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Crystal Falls ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Crystal Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crystal Falls is 45.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crystal Falls Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crystal Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Crystal Falls, TX see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crystal Falls, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Crystal Falls for 2025 is $58,499. This translates to approximately $629 per resident and $1,181 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Crystal Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Crystal Falls Compared to Other Cities?

Crystal Falls, TX:	$629
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crystal Falls is $629 per year, which is $165 more than the national average and $74 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crystal Falls:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $526 more than in Crystal Falls.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $456 less than in Crystal Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Crystal Falls	Cost per Crystal Falls Resident
Murder	$13,454	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,300	$68
Robbery	$2,529	$27
Assault	$9,398	$101
Kidnapping	$1,260	$14
Vehicle Theft	$529	$6
Burglary	$6,543	$70
Theft	$7,081	$76
Arson	$270	$3
Vandalism	$5,211	$56
Animal Cruelty	$84	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,732	$51
Identity Theft	$1,104	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$58,499	$629

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crystal Falls, 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 Crystal Falls totals $123,103 ($1,324 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $181,602 ($1,953 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 Crystal Falls 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 Crystal Falls’s 93 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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Crystal Falls 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 Crystal Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.519
Robbery	0.8647
Rape	1.117
Murder	0.0770
Total Violent Crime	5.578 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.70
Vehicle Theft	0.3677
Burglary	7.757
Arson	0.1202
Total Property Crime	22.95 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2235
Drug Crimes	6.879
Vandalism	7.844
Identity Theft	1.534
Animal Cruelty	0.1228
Total "Other" Rate	16.60 (D-)

Individual Crystal Falls Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Breckenridge, TX	D-	D-	D-
South Hanlon, TX	D	D	D+
Lusk, TX	D	C-	C+
Eolian, TX	D+	D	C
Eliasville, TX	D+	C+	C-
Ivan, TX	D-	D-	D-
South Bend, TX	D+	B-	C-
Fort Griffin, TX	D-	D+	C
Caddo, TX	D-	D-	D+
Albany, TX	D+	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crystal Falls 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
Chandler, OH	D+	C+	C+
Carwood, IN	A+	A+	A+
Cashel, ND	D-	D+	D+
Caskie, VA	B	C	C
Cawood, MO	B	D+	D+
Cedar Island, NC	D+	B	B
Celeste, GA	C+	C	C
Center, AL	C+	B+	B+
Centerville, IL	A	A+	A+
Westport, WI	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Crystal Falls is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Crystal Falls, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Crystal Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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