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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Del Valle, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,100 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Del Valle ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Del Valle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Del Valle is 20.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Del Valle Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Del Valle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Del Valle, TX see the most incidents - about 209 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Del Valle, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Del Valle for 2025 is $10,327,513. This translates to approximately $349 per resident and $1,100 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Del Valle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Del Valle Compared to Other Cities?

Del Valle, TX:	$349
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Del Valle is $349 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $206 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Del Valle:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $807 more than in Del Valle.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $176 less than in Del Valle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Del Valle	Cost per Del Valle Resident
Murder	$2.39 million	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.42 million	$48
Robbery	$382,391	$13
Assault	$1.41 million	$48
Kidnapping	$326,317	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1.61 million	$54
Burglary	$456,093	$15
Theft	$964,633	$33
Arson	$56,249	$2
Vandalism	$629,163	$21
Animal Cruelty	$24,081	$1
Drug Crimes	$608,346	$21
Identity Theft	$46,492	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$10,327,513	$349

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Del Valle, 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 Del Valle totals $23,192,555 ($783 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,520,068 ($1,132 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 Del Valle 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 southeast 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 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 Del Valle’s 29,617 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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Del Valle 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 Del Valle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.663
Robbery	0.4105
Rape	0.7901
Murder	0.0429
Total Violent Crime	2.907 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.289
Vehicle Theft	3.514
Burglary	1.698
Arson	0.0786
Total Property Crime	11.58 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1817
Drug Crimes	2.777
Vandalism	2.974
Identity Theft	0.2028
Animal Cruelty	0.1099
Total "Other" Rate	6.245 (B)

Individual Del Valle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Garfield, TX	C-	D-	C
Elroy, TX	A	B+	A
Hornsby Bend, TX	A-	C	A
Creedmoor, TX	A-	B	A-
Cedar Creek, TX	D+	C-	D
Mustang Ridge, TX	B+	C	B+
Webberville, TX	D-	C+	F
Mendoza, TX	B+	D	A
Utley, TX	B+	B-	B+
Wyldwood, TX	D-	C+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Del Valle 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
Barranquitas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Chaska, MN	B-	A-	A-
Winona, MN	D-	C-	C-
Stoughton, MA	B	C+	C+
Wethersfield, CT	C+	A	A
Austin, MN	C+	C+	C+
Balch Springs, TX	D-	D-	D-
Owatonna, MN	B	B+	B+
Parrish, FL	A+	A+	A+
Ottumwa, IA	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Del Valle 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 Del Valle, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Del Valle schools on SchoolGrade

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