Crime per Capita in Loving County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Loving County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$116,096
Cost of Crime™ for Loving County, TX
In 2025, crime will cost $3,225 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Loving County 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 Loving County, TX Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Loving County ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of counties but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Loving County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Loving County is 155.4 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Loving County Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Loving County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 6 in the east areas to 1 in 7 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Loving County, TX see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Loving County, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Loving County for 2025 is $116,096. This translates to approximately $2,150 per resident and $3,225 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Loving County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Loving County Compared to Other Counties?
| Loving County, TX: | $2150 |
|---|---|
| Potter County, TX: | $783 |
| Hays County, TX: | $323 |
| Texas: | $555 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Loving County is $2,150 per year, which is $1,686 more than the national average and $1,595 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Loving County:
- In Potter County, TX, crime costs $783 per person, which is $1,367 less than in Loving County.
- In Hays County, TX, crime costs $323 per person, which is $1,827 less than in Loving County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Loving County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Loving County |
Cost per Loving County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$14,030 |
$260 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$3,400 |
$63 |
Robbery |
$6,088 |
$113 |
Assault |
$46,879 |
$868 |
Kidnapping |
$754 |
$14 |
Vehicle Theft |
$522 |
$10 |
Burglary |
$11,263 |
$209 |
Theft |
$11,785 |
$218 |
Arson |
$220 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$16,114 |
$298 |
Animal Cruelty |
$66 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$3,506 |
$65 |
Identity Theft |
$1,468 |
$27 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$116,096 |
$2,150 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Loving County, 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 Loving County totals $124,752 ($2,310 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $240,848 ($4,460 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 Loving County 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 county 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 Loving County’s 54 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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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 Loving County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
30.23 |
Robbery |
3.584 |
Rape |
1.039 |
Murder |
0.1383 |
Total Violent Crime |
34.99 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
42.14 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.6238 |
Burglary |
23.00 |
Arson |
0.1684 |
Total Property Crime |
65.93 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2304 |
Drug Crimes |
8.777 |
Vandalism |
41.77 |
Identity Theft |
3.513 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1644 |
Total "Other" Rate |
54.46 (F) |
Individual Loving County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Loving County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Loving County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D- | D | F | |
C- | D+ | D | |
D- | D- | F | |
D- | D | F | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | D | C | |
D- | D | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Loving County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D | D | |
A- | B | B | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C | A- | A- | |
D- | F | F | |
F | D | D | |
C | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D | C- | C- | |
B- | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Loving County 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 Loving County, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Loving County schools on SchoolGrade
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