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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$435,320

Cost of Crime™ for Stratton, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,857 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Stratton ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Stratton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Stratton is 52.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stratton Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stratton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Stratton, 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 Stratton, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Stratton for 2025 is $435,320. This translates to approximately $768 per resident and $1,857 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Stratton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Stratton, TX:	$768
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stratton is $768 per year, which is $304 more than the national average and $213 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Stratton:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $388 more than in Stratton.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $595 less than in Stratton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Stratton	Cost per Stratton Resident
Murder	$167,809	$296
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,514	$64
Robbery	$18,689	$33
Assault	$26,661	$47
Kidnapping	$2,837	$5
Vehicle Theft	$10,557	$19
Burglary	$29,262	$52
Theft	$71,273	$126
Arson	$2,033	$4
Vandalism	$43,642	$77
Animal Cruelty	$596	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,294	$38
Identity Theft	$4,152	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$435,320	$768

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stratton, 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 Stratton totals $1,302,110 ($2,296 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,737,430 ($3,064 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 Stratton 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 Stratton’s 567 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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Stratton 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 Stratton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.637
Robbery	1.048
Rape	1.062
Murder	0.1575
Total Violent Crime	3.905 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.27
Vehicle Theft	1.202
Burglary	5.690
Arson	0.1485
Total Property Crime	31.31 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0825
Drug Crimes	5.077
Vandalism	10.77
Identity Theft	0.9461
Animal Cruelty	0.1421
Total "Other" Rate	17.02 (D-)

Individual Stratton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cuero, TX	F	D	F
Hochheim, TX	D	D-	D+
Lindenau, TX	D-	F	D+
Concrete, TX	D+	D-	C-
Edgar, TX	D	C-	D
Westhoff, TX	D-	F	D+
Verhelle, TX	F	F	F
Petersville, TX	C-	C	C-
Terryville, TX	D+	C	C-
Yoakum, TX	C-	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Stratton 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
Utica, IL	C+	C+	C+
Green Spring, KY	A+	A+	A+
Grice, TX	C+	C-	C-
Gustine, TX	D+	C+	C+
Haines, OR	A-	C+	C+
Halfway, OR	C+	C	C
Hamilton, KY	A-	A	A
Winburne, PA	A	B-	B-
Volga, KY	C+	B	B
Virginville, PA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Stratton is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Stratton, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Stratton schools on SchoolGrade

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