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

Crime per Capita in La Grulla

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in La Grulla.

 

La Grulla, TX Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$828,787

Cost of Crime™ for La Grulla, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,288 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. La Grulla ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to La Grulla's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in La Grulla is 58.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. La Grulla Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in La Grulla varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 17 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of La Grulla, TX see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in La Grulla, TX

The total projected cost of crime in La Grulla for 2025 is $828,787. This translates to approximately $745 per resident and $2,288 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.8% of the median household income in La Grulla. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in La Grulla Compared to Other Cities?

La Grulla, TX: $745
Mesquite, TX: $1155
Timberwood Park, TX: $173
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in La Grulla is $745 per year, which is $281 more than the national average and $190 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to La Grulla:
  • In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $410 more than in La Grulla.
  • In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $573 less than in La Grulla

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of La Grulla for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to La Grulla
Cost per La Grulla Resident
Murder
$180,704
$163
Rape/Sexual Assault
$72,169
$65
Robbery
$26,804
$24
Assault
$114,265
$103
Kidnapping
$20,389
$18
Vehicle Theft
$67,601
$61
Burglary
$68,826
$62
Theft
$153,156
$138
Arson
$3,333
$3
Vandalism
$66,857
$60
Animal Cruelty
$1,260
$1
Drug Crimes
$47,649
$43
Identity Theft
$5,772
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$828,787
$745

The Intangible Cost of Crime in La Grulla, 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 La Grulla totals $1,586,010 ($1,426 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,414,797 ($2,172 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 La Grulla 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 La Grulla’s 1,112 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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La Grulla 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 La Grulla residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.578
Robbery
0.7663
Rape
1.070
Murder
0.0865
Total Violent Crime
5.501 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.59
Vehicle Theft
3.926
Burglary
6.824
Arson
0.1241
Total Property Crime
37.47 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3024
Drug Crimes
5.793
Vandalism
8.416
Identity Theft
0.6706
Animal Cruelty
0.1532
Total "Other" Rate
15.34 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D
F
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
D+
D
D+
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D+
D
D+
D+
D-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

La Grulla 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
B+
B-
B-
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D+
A
A
B
A-
A-
B+
B
B
C
A-
A-
D+
C-
C-
A+
B
B
B
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, La Grulla 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 La Grulla, TX average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See La Grulla schools on SchoolGrade

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