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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$127,240

Cost of Crime™ for South Elm, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,098 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. South Elm ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to South Elm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Elm is 25.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Elm Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Elm varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South Elm, TX see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Elm, TX

The total projected cost of crime in South Elm for 2025 is $127,240. This translates to approximately $440 per resident and $1,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in South Elm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Elm Compared to Other Cities?

South Elm, TX:	$440
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Elm is $440 per year, which is $24 less than the national average and $115 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Elm:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $715 more than in South Elm.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $268 less than in South Elm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Elm	Cost per South Elm Resident
Murder	$39,261	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,065	$63
Robbery	$3,682	$13
Assault	$24,824	$86
Kidnapping	$1,645	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1,705	$6
Burglary	$6,593	$23
Theft	$17,583	$61
Arson	$548	$2
Vandalism	$4,341	$15
Animal Cruelty	$173	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,127	$28
Identity Theft	$693	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$127,240	$440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Elm, 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 South Elm totals $354,703 ($1,227 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $481,943 ($1,668 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 South Elm 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 South Elm’s 289 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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South Elm 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 South Elm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.991
Robbery	0.4050
Rape	1.031
Murder	0.0723
Total Violent Crime	4.499 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.75
Vehicle Theft	0.3811
Burglary	2.515
Arson	0.0785
Total Property Crime	14.72 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0939
Drug Crimes	3.802
Vandalism	2.102
Identity Theft	0.3099
Animal Cruelty	0.0810
Total "Other" Rate	6.389 (B)

Individual South Elm Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Buckholts, TX	C	D	C-
Sharp, TX	A	B+	A+
Vilas, TX	D+	B-	D-
Rogers, TX	B	D+	A-
Davilla, TX	B	B+	B
Pettibone, TX	D	B-	D
Yarrelton, TX	C-	D	D+
Sparks, TX	F	B-	F
Meeks, TX	C+	C-	B
Laneport, TX	B+	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Elm 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
North Wilmot, NH	C+	B+	B+
New Grenada, PA	A-	C+	C+
New London, AR	D-	F	F
New Market, MO	B	B-	B-
New Offenburg, MO	A	B	B
New Rumley, OH	B	B-	B-
New Russia, NY	A-	B-	B-
New Salem, IL	B-	B+	B+
North Blandford, MA	A	A-	A-
North Cuba, NY	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, South Elm 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 South Elm, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Elm schools on SchoolGrade

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