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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tatum, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,629 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Tatum ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Tatum's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tatum is 37.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tatum Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tatum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Tatum, TX see the most incidents - about 41 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tatum, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Tatum for 2025 is $1,914,380. This translates to approximately $595 per resident and $1,629 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Tatum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Tatum, TX:	$595
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tatum is $595 per year, which is $131 more than the national average and $40 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tatum:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $560 more than in Tatum.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $423 less than in Tatum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tatum	Cost per Tatum Resident
Murder	$579,250	$180
Rape/Sexual Assault	$207,360	$64
Robbery	$70,520	$22
Assault	$353,446	$110
Kidnapping	$13,705	$4
Vehicle Theft	$25,675	$8
Burglary	$114,462	$36
Theft	$232,166	$72
Arson	$8,770	$3
Vandalism	$169,483	$53
Animal Cruelty	$3,073	$1
Drug Crimes	$127,653	$40
Identity Theft	$8,818	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,914,380	$595

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tatum, 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 Tatum totals $4,955,816 ($1,541 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,870,197 ($2,136 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 Tatum 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 north part of the city has more 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 Tatum’s 3,216 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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Tatum 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 Tatum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.827
Robbery	0.6971
Rape	1.063
Murder	0.0958
Total Violent Crime	5.683 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.94
Vehicle Theft	0.5156
Burglary	3.924
Arson	0.1129
Total Property Crime	18.49 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0703
Drug Crimes	5.366
Vandalism	7.377
Identity Theft	0.3542
Animal Cruelty	0.1292
Total "Other" Rate	13.30 (D)

Individual Tatum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Cherokee, TX	B+	C+	A-
Easton, TX	C	C	C
Oak Hill, TX	C	C	C
Fair Play, TX	D+	B-	D
Beckville, TX	C-	C	C-
Monroe, TX	B-	C-	B
Lakeport, TX	D	D-	D
Grand Bluff, TX	D	D+	D-
Darco, TX	D+	D-	D+
Greggton, TX	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tatum 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
Columbia City, OR	B	A-	A-
Jordan, NY	B	C-	C-
Middleton, TN	D-	C-	C-
Hampton Falls, NH	B	A+	A+
Grundy Center, IA	C+	C	C
Gray Summit, MO	C+	D	D
Columbia, LA	D-	F	F
Clayton, NY	D+	C-	C-
Catawissa, MO	B-	B-	B-
Buffalo, TX	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Tatum is as safe as 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 Tatum, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tatum schools on SchoolGrade

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