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

Crime per Capita in Port Alto

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Port Alto.

 

Port Alto, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$33,995

Cost of Crime™ for Port Alto, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,469 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Port Alto ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Port Alto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Port Alto is 38.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Port Alto Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Port Alto varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Port Alto, TX see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Port Alto, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Port Alto for 2025 is $33,995. This translates to approximately $607 per resident and $1,469 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Port Alto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Port Alto Compared to Other Cities?

Port Alto, TX: $607
Mesquite, TX: $1155
Timberwood Park, TX: $173
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Port Alto is $607 per year, which is $143 more than the national average and $52 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Port Alto:
  • In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $548 more than in Port Alto.
  • In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $434 less than in Port Alto

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Port Alto for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Port Alto
Cost per Port Alto Resident
Murder
$10,106
$180
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,211
$57
Robbery
$2,350
$42
Assault
$5,293
$95
Kidnapping
$860
$15
Vehicle Theft
$597
$11
Burglary
$1,348
$24
Theft
$4,232
$76
Arson
$232
$4
Vandalism
$2,628
$47
Animal Cruelty
$62
$1
Drug Crimes
$2,874
$51
Identity Theft
$202
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$33,995
$607

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Port Alto, 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 Port Alto totals $84,989 ($1,518 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $118,985 ($2,125 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 Port Alto 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, of which Port Alto has 1, have the same problem. Of Port Alto’s 56 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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Port Alto 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 Port Alto residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.291
Robbery
1.334
Rape
0.9455
Murder
0.0960
Total Violent Crime
5.667 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.59
Vehicle Theft
0.6883
Burglary
2.655
Arson
0.1718
Total Property Crime
18.11 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2533
Drug Crimes
6.938
Vandalism
6.568
Identity Theft
0.4658
Animal Cruelty
0.1491
Total "Other" Rate
14.37 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D-
D+
C+
C+
B-
D-
D
D-
C
D+
D+
D
D+
D-
D-
D
D-
A-
C-
A+
C-
D+
C-
D
F
D
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Port Alto 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
A+
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
A
A-
A-
F
F
F
D
D+
D+
D
D
D
B+
A
A
F
D-
D-
B-
C
C
B
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Port Alto is as safe as 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 Port Alto, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Port Alto schools on SchoolGrade

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