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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$243,908

Cost of Crime™ for Pecan Hill, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $937 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pecan Hill ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Pecan Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pecan Hill is 15.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pecan Hill Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pecan Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pecan Hill, TX see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pecan Hill, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Pecan Hill for 2025 is $243,908. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $937 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Pecan Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pecan Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Pecan Hill, TX:	$326
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pecan Hill is $326 per year, which is $139 less than the national average and $229 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pecan Hill:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $830 more than in Pecan Hill.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $153 less than in Pecan Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pecan Hill	Cost per Pecan Hill Resident
Murder	$95,900	$128
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,102	$62
Robbery	$8,859	$12
Assault	$18,334	$24
Kidnapping	$1,992	$3
Vehicle Theft	$11,741	$16
Burglary	$7,769	$10
Theft	$12,892	$17
Arson	$1,410	$2
Vandalism	$12,673	$17
Animal Cruelty	$481	$1
Drug Crimes	$24,953	$33
Identity Theft	$801	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$243,908	$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pecan Hill, 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 Pecan Hill totals $865,047 ($1,155 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,108,954 ($1,481 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 Pecan Hill 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 Pecan Hill’s 749 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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Pecan Hill 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 Pecan Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8523
Robbery	0.3760
Rape	1.015
Murder	0.0681
Total Violent Crime	2.312 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.323
Vehicle Theft	1.012
Burglary	1.144
Arson	0.0780
Total Property Crime	5.557 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0439
Drug Crimes	4.504
Vandalism	2.368
Identity Theft	0.1382
Animal Cruelty	0.0869
Total "Other" Rate	7.141 (B-)

Individual Pecan Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Red Oak, TX	B-	C	B-
Oak Leaf, TX	B+	C+	B+
Ike, TX	B+	B-	A-
Glenn Heights, TX	D+	D+	D
Palmer, TX	B	C-	A-
Waxahachie, TX	C	C-	C
Ovilla, TX	B-	C	B
Ferris, TX	D	D	D-
DeSoto, TX	D	D-	D
Wilmer, TX	D	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pecan Hill 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
Deerfield Estates, VA	D-	C	C
Volente, TX	D	C	C
Virgin, UT	D-	C+	C+
Vienna, NY	A	A-	A-
Utopia, TX	C	D+	D+
Ulman, MO	C+	C	C
Falmouth, FL	A+	A	A
Evergreen, LA	C	B-	B-
Eidson, TN	D+	D-	D-
Dempsey, WV	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Pecan Hill 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 Pecan Hill, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Pecan Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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