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

Crime per Capita in Sunny Side

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sunny Side.

 

Sunny Side, TX Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
F
Other Crime Grade
C

$169,741

Cost of Crime™ for Sunny Side, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,946 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Sunny Side ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Sunny Side's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sunny Side is 50.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sunny Side, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Sunny Side for 2025 is $169,741. This translates to approximately $583 per resident and $1,946 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Sunny Side. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sunny Side Compared to Other Cities?

Sunny Side, TX: $583
Mesquite, TX: $1155
Timberwood Park, TX: $173
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunny Side is $583 per year, which is $119 more than the national average and $28 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sunny Side:
  • In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $572 more than in Sunny Side.
  • In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $411 less than in Sunny Side

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sunny Side for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sunny Side
Cost per Sunny Side Resident
Murder
$44,361
$152
Rape/Sexual Assault
$13,505
$46
Robbery
$4,509
$15
Assault
$25,403
$87
Kidnapping
$1,323
$5
Vehicle Theft
$3,860
$13
Burglary
$5,984
$21
Theft
$50,216
$173
Arson
$770
$3
Vandalism
$10,887
$37
Animal Cruelty
$208
$1
Drug Crimes
$7,352
$25
Identity Theft
$1,363
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$169,741
$583

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sunny Side, 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 Sunny Side totals $367,136 ($1,262 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $536,877 ($1,845 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 Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side’s 291 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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Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.040
Robbery
0.4926
Rape
0.7654
Murder
0.0811
Total Violent Crime
4.379 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
33.32
Vehicle Theft
0.8565
Burglary
2.267
Arson
0.1096
Total Property Crime
36.55 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0750
Drug Crimes
3.416
Vandalism
5.237
Identity Theft
0.6052
Animal Cruelty
0.0967
Total "Other" Rate
9.429 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
B-
D+
D+
C
D
B+
B
A
A-
C-
A-
B-
A
C
B-
C
B-
C
C-
C+
F
C-
F
D+
C
C-
C-
C
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sunny Side 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
B
D+
D+
C
A
A
B+
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
C+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
D
C-
C-
C+
D
D
A+
A
A
A-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sunny Side schools on SchoolGrade

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