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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$382,164

Cost of Crime™ for Point Comfort, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,933 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Point Comfort ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Point Comfort's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Point Comfort is 47.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Point Comfort Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Point Comfort varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Point Comfort, TX see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Point Comfort, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Point Comfort for 2025 is $382,164. This translates to approximately $770 per resident and $1,933 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Point Comfort. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Point Comfort Compared to Other Cities?

Point Comfort, TX:	$770
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Point Comfort is $770 per year, which is $306 more than the national average and $215 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Point Comfort:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $385 more than in Point Comfort.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $598 less than in Point Comfort

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Point Comfort	Cost per Point Comfort Resident
Murder	$149,247	$301
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,976	$68
Robbery	$23,703	$48
Assault	$28,424	$57
Kidnapping	$2,833	$6
Vehicle Theft	$17,503	$35
Burglary	$19,306	$39
Theft	$57,736	$116
Arson	$1,890	$4
Vandalism	$22,262	$45
Animal Cruelty	$680	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,321	$41
Identity Theft	$4,284	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$382,164	$770

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Point Comfort, 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 Point Comfort totals $1,170,935 ($2,361 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,553,099 ($3,131 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 Point Comfort 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 Point Comfort’s 496 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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Point Comfort 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 Point Comfort residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.995
Robbery	1.519
Rape	1.130
Murder	0.1601
Total Violent Crime	4.805 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.48
Vehicle Theft	2.279
Burglary	4.291
Arson	0.1578
Total Property Crime	29.20 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0942
Drug Crimes	5.539
Vandalism	6.282
Identity Theft	1.116
Animal Cruelty	0.1854
Total "Other" Rate	13.22 (D)

Individual Point Comfort Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Port Lavaca, TX	D	D+	D-
Olivia, TX	D	D-	D+
Port Alto, TX	D	D-	D+
Weedhaven, TX	C+	C+	B-
Kamey, TX	A-	C-	A+
Indianola, TX	C	D+	D+
Long Mott, TX	D	F	D
Green Lake, TX	F	F	F
Placedo, TX	C	C-	C-
Palacios, TX	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Point Comfort 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
Zenith, GA	C+	D-	D-
Vershire, VT	A+	A	A
Big Creek, KY	D+	C	C
Beryl, UT	D	B-	B-
Washington, AR	D+	F	F
Yellow Creek, PA	A+	B+	B+
Beaver, AR	D+	C-	C-
Beach View, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Bayou Goula, LA	F	F	F
Balls Ferry, CA	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Point Comfort 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 Point Comfort, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Point Comfort schools on SchoolGrade

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