The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Gun Barrel City, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.17 million

Cost of Crime™ for Gun Barrel City, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,154 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City, TX Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Gun Barrel City ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Gun Barrel City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gun Barrel City is 29.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gun Barrel City Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gun Barrel City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Gun Barrel City, TX see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gun Barrel City, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Gun Barrel City for 2025 is $3,166,332. This translates to approximately $488 per resident and $1,154 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Gun Barrel City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gun Barrel City Compared to Other Cities?

Gun Barrel City, TX:	$488
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gun Barrel City is $488 per year, which is $23 more than the national average and $68 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gun Barrel City:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $668 more than in Gun Barrel City.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $315 less than in Gun Barrel City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gun Barrel City	Cost per Gun Barrel City Resident
Murder	$889,707	$137
Rape/Sexual Assault	$525,634	$81
Robbery	$111,374	$17
Assault	$466,400	$72
Kidnapping	$25,105	$4
Vehicle Theft	$80,534	$12
Burglary	$211,215	$33
Theft	$323,878	$50
Arson	$17,269	$3
Vandalism	$213,773	$33
Animal Cruelty	$5,484	$1
Drug Crimes	$276,504	$43
Identity Theft	$19,453	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$3,166,332	$488

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City totals $8,589,792 ($1,323 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,756,124 ($1,810 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 Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City’s 6,494 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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Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.501
Robbery	0.5452
Rape	1.335
Murder	0.0729
Total Violent Crime	4.454 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.630
Vehicle Theft	0.8009
Burglary	3.586
Arson	0.1101
Total Property Crime	14.13 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0638
Drug Crimes	5.756
Vandalism	4.608
Identity Theft	0.3870
Animal Cruelty	0.1142
Total "Other" Rate	10.93 (D+)

Individual Gun Barrel City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pauline, TX	F	D-	F
Mabank, TX	C-	D	C
Payne Springs, TX	C	D-	B-
Tool, TX	C-	D+	C
Enchanted Oaks, TX	C-	D	C-
Tolosa, TX	C-	C-	C+
Seven Points, TX	C+	C-	B
Kemp, TX	C	D+	B-
Eustace, TX	B-	D+	A-
Odom, TX	D	A-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gun Barrel City 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
Charlestown, RI	A-	A+	A+
Orange Lake, NY	A-	C+	C+
Paradise, CA	F	F	F
Paoli, IN	C	B-	B-
Pana, IL	B-	C+	C+
Palmyra, MO	D+	D	D
Palmer, TX	B	C-	C-
Palermo, CA	D+	D-	D-
Palacios, TX	D-	D	D
Orwigsburg, PA	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Gun Barrel City schools on SchoolGrade

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