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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$678,373

Cost of Crime™ for Placedo, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,582 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Placedo ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Placedo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Placedo is 27.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Placedo Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Placedo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Placedo, TX see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Placedo, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Placedo for 2025 is $678,373. This translates to approximately $567 per resident and $1,582 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Placedo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Placedo, TX:	$567
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Placedo is $567 per year, which is $103 more than the national average and $12 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Placedo:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $589 more than in Placedo.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $394 less than in Placedo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Placedo	Cost per Placedo Resident
Murder	$319,639	$267
Rape/Sexual Assault	$67,778	$57
Robbery	$17,588	$15
Assault	$71,245	$60
Kidnapping	$11,605	$10
Vehicle Theft	$16,165	$14
Burglary	$29,342	$25
Theft	$73,907	$62
Arson	$3,142	$3
Vandalism	$29,746	$25
Animal Cruelty	$775	$1
Drug Crimes	$34,820	$29
Identity Theft	$2,620	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$678,373	$567

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Placedo, 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 Placedo totals $2,465,613 ($2,060 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,143,987 ($2,627 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 Placedo 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 Placedo’s 1,197 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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Placedo 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 Placedo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.072
Robbery	0.4671
Rape	0.9339
Murder	0.1421
Total Violent Crime	3.616 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.92
Vehicle Theft	0.8721
Burglary	2.703
Arson	0.1087
Total Property Crime	15.61 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1599
Drug Crimes	3.933
Vandalism	3.479
Identity Theft	0.2828
Animal Cruelty	0.0875
Total "Other" Rate	7.941 (C+)

Individual Placedo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bloomington, TX	D	D-	D
Kamey, TX	A-	C-	A+
Telferner, TX	D-	D-	F
La Salle, TX	B-	D+	C
Inez, TX	C	D-	C
Victoria, TX	D-	D	D-
Port Lavaca, TX	D	D+	D-
Vanderbilt, TX	B-	C-	C
Point Comfort, TX	D-	D	D-
Lolita, TX	B-	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Placedo 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
Zion Grove, PA	B-	A+	A+
Chaffee, NY	A	A	A
Cavalero, WA	B	A	A
Bryson, TX	C	D-	D-
Bruceville, IN	A	B+	B+
Brockport, PA	A+	A-	A-
Bernhards Bay, NY	A-	B-	B-
Beach, ND	D-	D	D
Woodland, NC	F	F	F
Anton, TX	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Placedo 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 Placedo, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Placedo schools on SchoolGrade

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