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

Crime per Capita in Falls County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Falls County.

 

Falls County, TX Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
C

$10.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Falls County, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,667 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US county. Falls County ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of counties but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Falls County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Falls County is 39.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Falls County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Falls County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north areas to 1 in 37 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Falls County, TX see the most incidents - about 132 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Falls County, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Falls County for 2025 is $10,890,231. This translates to approximately $656 per resident and $1,667 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Falls County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Falls County Compared to Other Counties?

Falls County, TX: $656
Potter County, TX: $783
Hays County, TX: $323
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Falls County is $656 per year, which is $191 more than the national average and $100 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Falls County:
  • In Potter County, TX, crime costs $783 per person, which is $127 more than in Falls County.
  • In Hays County, TX, crime costs $323 per person, which is $333 less than in Falls County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Falls County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Falls County
Cost per Falls County Resident
Murder
$3.83 million
$231
Rape/Sexual Assault
$929,325
$56
Robbery
$444,646
$27
Assault
$1.81 million
$109
Kidnapping
$139,649
$8
Vehicle Theft
$230,475
$14
Burglary
$570,699
$34
Theft
$1.48 million
$89
Arson
$53,175
$3
Vandalism
$658,547
$40
Animal Cruelty
$17,134
$1
Drug Crimes
$645,230
$39
Identity Theft
$74,881
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$10,890,231
$656

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Falls County, 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 Falls County totals $30,526,728 ($1,838 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $41,416,958 ($2,493 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 Falls County 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 county 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, of which Falls County has 2, have the same problem. Of Falls County’s 16,612 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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Falls County 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 Falls County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.789
Robbery
0.8509
Rape
0.9226
Murder
0.1228
Total Violent Crime
5.686 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.25
Vehicle Theft
0.8960
Burglary
3.788
Arson
0.1326
Total Property Crime
22.07 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1386
Drug Crimes
5.251
Vandalism
5.549
Identity Theft
0.5824
Animal Cruelty
0.1394
Total "Other" Rate
11.66 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Falls County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Falls County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D+
C-
D
D+
D
C+
C-
C+
C+
B-
C
C
C-
C-
D
D
D-
D
D-
D+
D-
D-
D-
C
C
C
D+
D-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Falls County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
C-
C+
C+
B+
A-
A-
D-
D+
D+
A
B+
B+
C
C
C
B+
A
A
B+
B+
B+
B
C+
C+
D+
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Falls County 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 Falls County, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Falls County schools on SchoolGrade

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