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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Runaway Bay, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,410 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Runaway Bay ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Runaway Bay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Runaway Bay is 26.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Runaway Bay Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Runaway Bay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Runaway Bay, TX see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Runaway Bay, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Runaway Bay for 2025 is $1,696,725. This translates to approximately $448 per resident and $1,410 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Runaway Bay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Runaway Bay Compared to Other Cities?

Runaway Bay, TX:	$448
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Runaway Bay is $448 per year, which is $16 less than the national average and $107 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Runaway Bay:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $707 more than in Runaway Bay.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $275 less than in Runaway Bay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Runaway Bay	Cost per Runaway Bay Resident
Murder	$678,142	$179
Rape/Sexual Assault	$222,165	$59
Robbery	$57,400	$15
Assault	$131,249	$35
Kidnapping	$28,011	$7
Vehicle Theft	$42,485	$11
Burglary	$69,194	$18
Theft	$262,054	$69
Arson	$9,098	$2
Vandalism	$63,403	$17
Animal Cruelty	$2,009	$1
Drug Crimes	$115,618	$31
Identity Theft	$15,896	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,696,725	$448

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Runaway Bay, 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 Runaway Bay totals $5,615,158 ($1,483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,311,883 ($1,931 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 Runaway Bay 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 southwest part of the city has more 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 Runaway Bay has 1, have the same problem. Of Runaway Bay’s 3,787 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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Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.207
Robbery	0.4819
Rape	0.9675
Murder	0.0953
Total Violent Crime	2.751 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.36
Vehicle Theft	0.7245
Burglary	2.014
Arson	0.0995
Total Property Crime	16.20 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1220
Drug Crimes	4.127
Vandalism	2.344
Identity Theft	0.5423
Animal Cruelty	0.0717
Total "Other" Rate	7.207 (B-)

Individual Runaway Bay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bridgeport, TX	D-	D	D
Decatur, TX	D-	D	D-
Paradise, TX	B+	B	B+
Greenwood, TX	C	B-	C+
Lake Bridgeport, TX	D+	C	D+
Alvord, TX	C-	C+	C-
Chico, TX	C-	C-	C-
Balsora, TX	B-	C+	B-
New Fairview, TX	B+	C+	A-
Willow Point, TX	C	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Runaway Bay 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
Dunstable, MA	A+	A+	A+
Eastham, MA	A	A-	A-
Wales, WI	A	A+	A+
Elkhorn City, KY	C-	C+	C+
Junction City, KY	B+	A	A
Snowmass Village, CO	F	F	F
Gassville, AR	D	D-	D-
Hickman, NE	A	A	A
Idalou, TX	C	C+	C+
Bay Springs, MS	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Runaway Bay schools on SchoolGrade

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