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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$31,599

Cost of Crime™ for Rugby, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,059 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rugby ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Rugby's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rugby is 26.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rugby Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rugby varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rugby, TX see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rugby, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Rugby for 2025 is $31,599. This translates to approximately $445 per resident and $1,059 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Rugby. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Rugby, TX:	$445
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rugby is $445 per year, which is $19 less than the national average and $110 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rugby:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $710 more than in Rugby.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $272 less than in Rugby

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rugby	Cost per Rugby Resident
Murder	$12,142	$171
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,847	$68
Robbery	$951	$13
Assault	$1,223	$17
Kidnapping	$1,078	$15
Vehicle Theft	$256	$4
Burglary	$1,552	$22
Theft	$4,283	$60
Arson	$151	$2
Vandalism	$1,811	$26
Animal Cruelty	$62	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,189	$45
Identity Theft	$54	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$31,599	$445

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rugby, 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 Rugby totals $104,378 ($1,470 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $135,977 ($1,915 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 Rugby 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 Rugby’s 71 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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Rugby 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 Rugby residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5996
Robbery	0.4259
Rape	1.126
Murder	0.0910
Total Violent Crime	2.242 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.65
Vehicle Theft	0.2327
Burglary	2.410
Arson	0.0883
Total Property Crime	14.38 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2503
Drug Crimes	6.073
Vandalism	3.571
Identity Theft	0.0977
Animal Cruelty	0.1185
Total "Other" Rate	10.11 (C-)

Individual Rugby Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bogata, TX	D-	D	D-
Shadowland, TX	B+	C	A+
Halesboro, TX	B-	C+	B+
Deport, TX	B-	D+	A-
Rosalie, TX	D+	C	D+
Fulbright, TX	C	C	C
Minter, TX	A-	C	A+
Milton, TX	A-	C-	A+
Johntown, TX	C	B	C
Kensing, TX	B+	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rugby 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
Smithview, KY	A-	B+	B+
Lost Springs, WY	C+	B+	B+
Lucca, ND	D+	C-	C-
Lyman, SD	D-	D-	D-
Skeeterville, TX	D	D+	D+
Skellyville, KS	D	D-	D-
Skippers Corner, NC	A	B+	B+
Skuna, MS	A+	A+	A+
Slick Rock, CO	D+	C	C
Sloan, NC	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Rugby 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 Rugby, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rugby schools on SchoolGrade

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