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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$567,834

Cost of Crime™ for Moulton, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $986 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Moulton ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Moulton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moulton is 24.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moulton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moulton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Moulton, TX see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moulton, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Moulton for 2025 is $567,834. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $986 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Moulton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Moulton, TX:	$423
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moulton is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $132 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moulton:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $732 more than in Moulton.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $251 less than in Moulton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moulton	Cost per Moulton Resident
Murder	$206,082	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$81,530	$61
Robbery	$18,576	$14
Assault	$37,586	$28
Kidnapping	$8,864	$7
Vehicle Theft	$16,785	$13
Burglary	$29,011	$22
Theft	$38,101	$28
Arson	$4,229	$3
Vandalism	$33,736	$25
Animal Cruelty	$1,342	$1
Drug Crimes	$59,123	$44
Identity Theft	$32,869	$25
Total Cost of Crime	$567,834	$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moulton, 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 Moulton totals $1,773,875 ($1,323 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,341,709 ($1,746 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 Moulton 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 Moulton’s 1,341 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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Moulton 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 Moulton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9760
Robbery	0.4404
Rape	1.003
Murder	0.0818
Total Violent Crime	2.501 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.486
Vehicle Theft	0.8083
Burglary	2.385
Arson	0.1306
Total Property Crime	8.810 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1090
Drug Crimes	5.960
Vandalism	3.522
Identity Theft	3.167
Animal Cruelty	0.1353
Total "Other" Rate	12.89 (D)

Individual Moulton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Old Moulton, TX	B-	C	B+
Henkhaus, TX	C+	C+	B+
Novohrad, TX	B+	B	A+
Witting, TX	C-	D+	C+
Praha, TX	C-	C	D+
Wied, TX	C-	D+	C+
Shiner, TX	C+	C-	B-
Moravia, TX	B+	B	A
Hickston, TX	C+	C	C+
Glaze City, TX	C+	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moulton 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
Allensville, PA	A	A-	A-
Woodberry Forest, VA	C	C+	C+
Wood River Junction, RI	A	A+	A+
Winter, WI	D+	D-	D-
Windsor Shelby County, IL	A-	B-	B-
West Warren, MA	B	D+	D+
West Tocoi, FL	A+	B+	B+
Waterloo, AL	B-	B+	B+
Vienna, MO	F	C-	C-
Vera, OK	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Moulton 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 Moulton, TX average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Moulton schools on SchoolGrade

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