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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$500,188

Cost of Crime™ for Smiths Bend, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,017 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Smiths Bend is 26.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Smiths Bend Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Smiths Bend varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Smiths Bend, TX see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Smiths Bend, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Smiths Bend for 2025 is $500,188. This translates to approximately $433 per resident and $1,017 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Smiths Bend. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Smiths Bend Compared to Other Cities?

Smiths Bend, TX:	$433
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Smiths Bend is $433 per year, which is $32 less than the national average and $122 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Smiths Bend:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $723 more than in Smiths Bend.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $260 less than in Smiths Bend

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Smiths Bend	Cost per Smiths Bend Resident
Murder	$179,945	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$70,294	$61
Robbery	$12,756	$11
Assault	$54,948	$48
Kidnapping	$7,835	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4,842	$4
Burglary	$22,918	$20
Theft	$79,623	$69
Arson	$2,990	$3
Vandalism	$17,229	$15
Animal Cruelty	$894	$1
Drug Crimes	$42,224	$37
Identity Theft	$3,689	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$500,188	$433

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Smiths Bend, 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 Smiths Bend totals $1,548,064 ($1,339 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,048,252 ($1,772 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 Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend’s 1,156 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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Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.655
Robbery	0.3508
Rape	1.003
Murder	0.0828
Total Violent Crime	3.092 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.30
Vehicle Theft	0.2705
Burglary	2.186
Arson	0.1071
Total Property Crime	15.86 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1118
Drug Crimes	4.938
Vandalism	2.086
Identity Theft	0.4123
Animal Cruelty	0.1045
Total "Other" Rate	7.653 (C+)

Individual Smiths Bend Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Aquilla, TX	B-	B	C+
Laguna Park, TX	C+	C-	C+
Wiggins, TX	B	B-	B+
Menlow, TX	D-	D+	D-
Lakewood Harbor, TX	D-	F	D-
Vaughan, TX	D	C-	D
Gholson, TX	C	C+	D+
Peoria, TX	F	C	F
Whitney, TX	F	D	F
West, TX	C	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Smiths Bend 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
Brunson, SC	F	F	F
Eaton, TX	B-	B+	B+
Downs, KS	F	D	D
Dietrich, ID	C-	C-	C-
Cottonwood Falls, KS	D-	D-	D-
Colebrook, CT	A+	A+	A+
Walkerton, VA	C+	C+	C+
Center Sandwich, NH	B	A-	A-
Cassville, WV	A-	A	A
Cartersville, VA	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Smiths Bend schools on SchoolGrade

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