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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Harleton, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,116 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Harleton ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Harleton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harleton is 25.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harleton Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harleton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Harleton, TX see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harleton, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Harleton for 2025 is $1,202,544. This translates to approximately $436 per resident and $1,116 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Harleton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Harleton Compared to Other Cities?

Harleton, TX:	$436
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harleton is $436 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $119 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harleton:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $719 more than in Harleton.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $264 less than in Harleton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harleton	Cost per Harleton Resident
Murder	$367,128	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$181,147	$66
Robbery	$36,325	$13
Assault	$155,930	$57
Kidnapping	$13,555	$5
Vehicle Theft	$61,993	$22
Burglary	$71,099	$26
Theft	$109,845	$40
Arson	$6,722	$2
Vandalism	$70,884	$26
Animal Cruelty	$1,829	$1
Drug Crimes	$92,898	$34
Identity Theft	$33,190	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$1,202,544	$436

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harleton, 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 Harleton totals $3,357,331 ($1,218 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,559,875 ($1,654 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 Harleton 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 west 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 Harleton’s 2,757 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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Harleton 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 Harleton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.969
Robbery	0.4189
Rape	1.084
Murder	0.0709
Total Violent Crime	3.543 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.693
Vehicle Theft	1.452
Burglary	2.843
Arson	0.1010
Total Property Crime	12.09 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0811
Drug Crimes	4.555
Vandalism	3.599
Identity Theft	1.555
Animal Cruelty	0.0897
Total "Other" Rate	9.880 (C-)

Individual Harleton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Walkers Mill, TX	A-	B+	A
Nesbitt, TX	D	D	D
Kellyville, TX	D-	F	D-
Diana, TX	C+	C	C+
Jefferson, TX	F	F	F
Hallsville, TX	D+	B-	D-
Woodlawn, TX	C+	C	B-
Longview Heights, TX	A-	B-	A-
Marshall, TX	D	D-	D+
Longview, TX	D	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harleton 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
DeSoto, IL	B	A	A
Syracuse, NE	C	D	D
Kenilworth, IL	C+	A-	A-
Waldo, AR	C-	D+	D+
Warren, IN	B	B	B
Wellsville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Westfield, PA	B-	C-	C-
Weston, OH	C-	B-	B-
Hamden, OH	B-	D	D
Greenwood, FL	A+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Harleton is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Harleton, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Harleton schools on SchoolGrade

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