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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.00 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Bernard, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,256 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. East Bernard ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to East Bernard's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Bernard is 31.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Bernard Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Bernard varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of East Bernard, TX see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Bernard, TX

The total projected cost of crime in East Bernard for 2025 is $1,998,299. This translates to approximately $541 per resident and $1,256 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in East Bernard. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Bernard Compared to Other Cities?

East Bernard, TX:	$541
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Bernard is $541 per year, which is $76 more than the national average and $15 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Bernard:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $615 more than in East Bernard.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $368 less than in East Bernard

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Bernard	Cost per East Bernard Resident
Murder	$802,365	$217
Rape/Sexual Assault	$210,678	$57
Robbery	$57,439	$16
Assault	$197,086	$53
Kidnapping	$29,037	$8
Vehicle Theft	$70,609	$19
Burglary	$83,296	$23
Theft	$252,147	$68
Arson	$10,900	$3
Vandalism	$156,886	$42
Animal Cruelty	$3,851	$1
Drug Crimes	$113,895	$31
Identity Theft	$10,113	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,998,299	$541

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Bernard, 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 East Bernard totals $6,397,047 ($1,730 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,395,346 ($2,271 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 East Bernard 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 central 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 East Bernard’s 3,697 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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East Bernard 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 East Bernard residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.856
Robbery	0.4939
Rape	0.9399
Murder	0.1155
Total Violent Crime	3.406 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.17
Vehicle Theft	1.233
Burglary	2.484
Arson	0.1221
Total Property Crime	17.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1295
Drug Crimes	4.165
Vandalism	5.940
Identity Theft	0.3534
Animal Cruelty	0.1408
Total "Other" Rate	10.73 (D+)

Individual East Bernard Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kendleton, TX	C-	D	C
Wallis, TX	D	D	D
Hungerford, TX	B+	B-	A-
Beasley, TX	C+	C-	C+
Orchard, TX	C	D+	C+
Lissie, TX	C-	C-	C-
Egypt, TX	D	D-	D
Simonton, TX	B+	B-	B+
Weston Lakes, TX	B+	A	B-
Pleak, TX	A-	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Bernard 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
Burlington, CO	D-	D-	D-
Centerville, MN	B+	A+	A+
Chester, WV	B	C+	C+
Clearlake Oaks, CA	F	F	F
Lakehurst, NJ	A+	A	A
Ekron, KY	A-	A	A
Fennimore, WI	C+	B-	B-
Gibson City, IL	B+	B	B
North Baltimore, OH	C	C+	C+
Valdez, AK	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, East Bernard 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 East Bernard, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See East Bernard schools on SchoolGrade

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