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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$197,978

Cost of Crime™ for Goober Hill, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,988 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Goober Hill ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Goober Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Goober Hill is 36.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Goober Hill Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Goober Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Goober Hill, TX see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Goober Hill, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Goober Hill for 2025 is $197,978. This translates to approximately $753 per resident and $1,988 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.7% of the median household income in Goober Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Goober Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Goober Hill, TX:	$753
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Goober Hill is $753 per year, which is $289 more than the national average and $198 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Goober Hill:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $403 more than in Goober Hill.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $580 less than in Goober Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Goober Hill	Cost per Goober Hill Resident
Murder	$69,540	$264
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,063	$65
Robbery	$6,932	$26
Assault	$50,740	$193
Kidnapping	$2,268	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,874	$7
Burglary	$12,008	$46
Theft	$15,147	$58
Arson	$957	$4
Vandalism	$10,567	$40
Animal Cruelty	$202	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,071	$38
Identity Theft	$610	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$197,978	$753

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Goober Hill, 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 Goober Hill totals $558,475 ($2,123 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $756,453 ($2,876 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 Goober Hill 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 Goober Hill’s 263 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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Goober Hill 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 Goober Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.718
Robbery	0.8380
Rape	1.070
Murder	0.1407
Total Violent Crime	8.766 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.12
Vehicle Theft	0.4602
Burglary	5.034
Arson	0.1507
Total Property Crime	16.76 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1422
Drug Crimes	5.177
Vandalism	5.624
Identity Theft	0.2995
Animal Cruelty	0.1039
Total "Other" Rate	11.35 (D+)

Individual Goober Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Patroon, TX	D	F	C-
East Hamilton, TX	D	D	C-
Hurstown, TX	D+	D	D+
East Liberty, TX	D+	F	C-
Sexton, TX	D	C-	D+
Huxley, TX	D	D-	D+
Shelbyville, TX	D+	D	D+
Noble, LA	C+	C+	C-
Choice, TX	C-	D+	D+
Neuville, TX	C-	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Goober Hill 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
Dover, IN	A	A-	A-
Tadmor, TX	D-	D+	D+
East Livermore, ME	C-	A-	A-
East Krok, WI	A	A+	A+
East Cabot, VT	A-	C+	C+
Eagles Mere, PA	D	B-	B-
Dwale, KY	C	A	A
Dunn, TX	D-	D-	D-
Dulaney, KY	D+	A-	A-
Texas Creek, CO	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Goober Hill 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 Goober Hill, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Goober Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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