The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Texas City, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$27,831

Cost of Crime™ for Texas City, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $790 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Texas City 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 Texas City, IL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Texas City ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Texas City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Texas City is 20.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Texas City Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Texas City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Texas City, IL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Texas City, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Texas City for 2025 is $27,831. This translates to approximately $331 per resident and $790 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Texas City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Texas City Compared to Other Cities?

Texas City, IL:	$331
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Texas City is $331 per year, which is $133 less than the national average and $89 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Texas City:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $774 more than in Texas City.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $175 less than in Texas City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Texas City	Cost per Texas City Resident
Murder	$7,109	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,783	$45
Robbery	$2,946	$35
Assault	$2,451	$29
Kidnapping	$1,014	$12
Vehicle Theft	$613	$7
Burglary	$1,251	$15
Theft	$2,776	$33
Arson	$166	$2
Vandalism	$3,425	$41
Animal Cruelty	$10	$0
Drug Crimes	$561	$7
Identity Theft	$1,725	$21
Total Cost of Crime	$27,831	$331

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Texas City, IL

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 Texas City totals $67,599 ($805 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $95,430 ($1,136 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 Texas City 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 Texas City’s 84 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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Texas City 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 Texas City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.016
Robbery	1.115
Rape	0.7428
Murder	0.0450
Total Violent Crime	2.919 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.382
Vehicle Theft	0.4714
Burglary	1.642
Arson	0.0821
Total Property Crime	8.578 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1990
Drug Crimes	0.9029
Vandalism	5.708
Identity Theft	2.653
Animal Cruelty	0.0164
Total "Other" Rate	9.480 (C)

Individual Texas City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Eldorado, IL	B-	B	C+
Elba, IL	B+	B-	A-
Broughton, IL	A+	B+	A+
Omaha, IL	B	C+	A-
Wasson, IL	B+	C	B+
Raleigh, IL	B	C-	B+
Ridgway, IL	C+	C	B-
Norris City, IL	A	B	A+
Mayberry, IL	A+	A-	A+
Equality, IL	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Texas City 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
Erwin, MS	D-	B+	B+
Whitewood, KY	C	B	B
Wichert, IL	B	B+	B+
Wick, WV	B+	B	B
Widen, WV	F	D-	D-
Wiest, CA	F	F	F
Wightman, VA	D	C+	C+
Fairport, NC	C	B	B
Estill, MS	C-	A-	A-
Estes, AR	D-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Texas City is safer than the Illinois 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 Texas City, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Texas City schools on SchoolGrade

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