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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$31,102

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Griffin, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,537 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Fort Griffin ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Fort Griffin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fort Griffin is 42.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Griffin Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Griffin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Griffin, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Griffin for 2025 is $31,102. This translates to approximately $598 per resident and $1,537 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Fort Griffin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Griffin Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Griffin, TX:	$598
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Griffin is $598 per year, which is $134 more than the national average and $43 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Griffin:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $557 more than in Fort Griffin.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $426 less than in Fort Griffin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fort Griffin	Cost per Fort Griffin Resident
Murder	$8,008	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,660	$70
Robbery	$1,290	$25
Assault	$2,878	$55
Kidnapping	$1,030	$20
Vehicle Theft	$555	$11
Burglary	$2,296	$44
Theft	$2,370	$46
Arson	$156	$3
Vandalism	$5,101	$98
Animal Cruelty	$35	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,126	$60
Identity Theft	$596	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$31,102	$598

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Griffin, 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 Fort Griffin totals $72,010 ($1,385 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $103,112 ($1,983 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 Fort Griffin 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 Fort Griffin’s 52 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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Fort Griffin 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 Fort Griffin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.927
Robbery	0.7884
Rape	1.161
Murder	0.0819
Total Violent Crime	3.959 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.800
Vehicle Theft	0.6896
Burglary	4.869
Arson	0.1244
Total Property Crime	14.48 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3265
Drug Crimes	8.127
Vandalism	13.73
Identity Theft	1.482
Animal Cruelty	0.0912
Total "Other" Rate	23.76 (F)

Individual Fort Griffin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lusk, TX	D	C-	C+
Woodson, TX	D	C	B+
Crystal Falls, TX	D-	D-	D
Murray, TX	C	C+	B-
Lueders, TX	D	D+	C-
Avoca, TX	F	D-	F
Eliasville, TX	D+	C+	C-
Stamford, TX	D-	D-	D-
South Bend, TX	D+	B-	C-
Ivan, TX	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Griffin 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
Boyero, CO	F	D-	D-
Sagwon, AK	F	F	F
Bruins, AR	F	F	F
Brownstown, AR	F	C-	C-
Broad Creek, NC	B+	A-	A-
Bristol, TX	A-	C-	C-
Briertown, NC	D+	D	D
Bridal Veil, OR	F	F	F
Brandeis, CA	C+	D+	D+
Braddock, NJ	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Griffin 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 Fort Griffin, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Fort Griffin schools on SchoolGrade

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