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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$4.85 million

Cost of Crime™ for Heath, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,149 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Heath ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Heath's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Heath is 22.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Heath Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Heath varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Heath, TX see the most incidents - about 103 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Heath, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Heath for 2025 is $4,854,625. This translates to approximately $378 per resident and $1,149 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Heath. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Heath, TX:	$378
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Heath is $378 per year, which is $86 less than the national average and $177 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Heath:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $778 more than in Heath.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $205 less than in Heath

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Heath	Cost per Heath Resident
Murder	$1.73 million	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$813,849	$63
Robbery	$137,919	$11
Assault	$366,356	$29
Kidnapping	$45,984	$4
Vehicle Theft	$196,544	$15
Burglary	$136,433	$11
Theft	$682,643	$53
Arson	$21,193	$2
Vandalism	$236,746	$18
Animal Cruelty	$7,464	$1
Drug Crimes	$453,123	$35
Identity Theft	$24,065	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,854,625	$378

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Heath, 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 Heath totals $15,530,032 ($1,209 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,384,657 ($1,586 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 Heath 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 Heath’s 12,850 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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Heath 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 Heath residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9927
Robbery	0.3412
Rape	1.045
Murder	0.0717
Total Violent Crime	2.450 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.26
Vehicle Theft	0.9877
Burglary	1.171
Arson	0.0683
Total Property Crime	12.48 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0590
Drug Crimes	4.767
Vandalism	2.579
Identity Theft	0.2420
Animal Cruelty	0.0785
Total "Other" Rate	7.726 (C+)

Individual Heath Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McLendon-Chisholm, TX	A-	B	A
Rockwall, TX	C	C+	C
Rowlett, TX	F	D-	F
Sunnyvale, TX	D	D+	D-
Forney, TX	B-	B	C+
Fate, TX	A-	A-	A
Lawrence, TX	C+	C	C
Mesquite, TX	F	F	F
Garland, TX	D-	D-	D-
Sachse, TX	C	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Heath 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
Midland, WA	F	D-	D-
Menominee, MI	C+	D	D
Mercer, PA	B	B+	B+
Merriam, KS	D-	C	C
Middle Island, NY	B	B-	B-
Middleboro, MA	A+	B+	B+
Middlebury, IN	B+	B-	B-
Middlefield, OH	B	D+	D+
Middlesboro, KY	C-	B-	B-
Middletown, MD	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Heath 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 Heath, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Heath schools on SchoolGrade

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