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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$970,026

Cost of Crime™ for Seth Ward, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,340 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Seth Ward ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Seth Ward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Seth Ward is 33.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Seth Ward Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Seth Ward varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Seth Ward, TX see the most incidents - about 44 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Seth Ward, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Seth Ward for 2025 is $970,026. This translates to approximately $612 per resident and $1,340 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.5% of the median household income in Seth Ward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Seth Ward Compared to Other Cities?

Seth Ward, TX:	$612
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Seth Ward is $612 per year, which is $148 more than the national average and $57 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Seth Ward:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $543 more than in Seth Ward.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $439 less than in Seth Ward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Seth Ward	Cost per Seth Ward Resident
Murder	$388,178	$245
Rape/Sexual Assault	$94,196	$59
Robbery	$43,095	$27
Assault	$109,909	$69
Kidnapping	$31,750	$20
Vehicle Theft	$6,235	$4
Burglary	$78,581	$50
Theft	$115,678	$73
Arson	$3,210	$2
Vandalism	$47,283	$30
Animal Cruelty	$920	$1
Drug Crimes	$42,614	$27
Identity Theft	$8,378	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$970,026	$612

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Seth Ward, 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 Seth Ward totals $3,071,020 ($1,938 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,041,046 ($2,550 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 Seth Ward 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 Seth Ward’s 1,585 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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Seth Ward 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 Seth Ward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.415
Robbery	0.8644
Rape	0.9802
Murder	0.1303
Total Violent Crime	4.389 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.09
Vehicle Theft	0.2540
Burglary	5.466
Arson	0.0839
Total Property Crime	19.90 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3304
Drug Crimes	3.635
Vandalism	4.176
Identity Theft	0.6829
Animal Cruelty	0.0785
Total "Other" Rate	8.902 (C)

Individual Seth Ward Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Plainview, TX	D-	D-	D-
Happy Union, TX	D	D	D-
Sterley, TX	F	D-	F
Lockney, TX	D-	D	D
Hale Center, TX	D	D	D+
Muncy, TX	F	D-	F
Edmonson, TX	D	F	D
Halfway, TX	D+	F	C-
South Plains, TX	F	D-	F
Aiken, TX	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Seth Ward 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
Henderson, MI	A	A	A
Kewanna, IN	C	C	C
Kents Store, VA	B-	B	B
Keezletown, VA	C+	B-	B-
Kaaawa, HI	B+	B-	B-
Jeffersonville, OH	D-	C+	C+
Inglewood, NE	C	C+	C+
Holland, TX	C	C+	C+
Hermitage, MO	D-	F	F
Lafe, AR	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Seth Ward is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Seth Ward, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Seth Ward schools on SchoolGrade

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