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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$520,253

Cost of Crime™ for Darco, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,942 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Darco ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Darco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Darco is 34.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Darco Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Darco varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Darco, TX see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Darco, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Darco for 2025 is $520,253. This translates to approximately $589 per resident and $1,942 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Darco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Darco, TX:	$589
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Darco is $589 per year, which is $124 more than the national average and $33 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Darco:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $567 more than in Darco.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $416 less than in Darco

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Darco	Cost per Darco Resident
Murder	$185,836	$210
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,926	$46
Robbery	$11,508	$13
Assault	$110,109	$125
Kidnapping	$4,438	$5
Vehicle Theft	$6,911	$8
Burglary	$23,579	$27
Theft	$72,370	$82
Arson	$2,547	$3
Vandalism	$25,530	$29
Animal Cruelty	$715	$1
Drug Crimes	$32,248	$36
Identity Theft	$3,538	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$520,253	$589

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Darco, 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 Darco totals $1,459,095 ($1,651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,979,348 ($2,239 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 Darco 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 Darco’s 884 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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Darco 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 Darco residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.337
Robbery	0.4139
Rape	0.7635
Murder	0.1119
Total Violent Crime	5.626 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.81
Vehicle Theft	0.5049
Burglary	2.941
Arson	0.1193
Total Property Crime	19.37 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0828
Drug Crimes	4.932
Vandalism	4.043
Identity Theft	0.5171
Animal Cruelty	0.1093
Total "Other" Rate	9.683 (C-)

Individual Darco Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grand Bluff, TX	D	D+	D-
Marshall, TX	D	D-	D+
Scottsville, TX	B-	C-	B-
Elysian Fields, TX	B+	B	A
Easton, TX	C	C	C
Tatum, TX	D	D-	D+
Nesbitt, TX	D	D	D
Hallsville, TX	D+	B-	D-
Lake Cherokee, TX	B+	C+	A-
Walkers Mill, TX	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Darco 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
Rosendale, MO	B-	A-	A-
Hotwells, LA	C-	F	F
Inglis, OR	C-	D+	D+
Irving, IL	C+	A	A
Ivanhoe, TX	C	C+	C+
Jelloway, OH	B+	B+	B+
Jonancy, KY	C-	B	B
Kopperston, WV	C+	C+	C+
Quentin, MS	A-	A+	A+
Ray Brook, NY	D-	D	D

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

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