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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$310,981

Cost of Crime™ for Tilden, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $3,609 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Tilden ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Tilden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tilden is 64.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tilden Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tilden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 17 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Tilden, TX see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tilden, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Tilden for 2025 is $310,981. This translates to approximately $978 per resident and $3,609 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Tilden. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Tilden, TX:	$978
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tilden is $978 per year, which is $514 more than the national average and $423 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tilden:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $178 more than in Tilden.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $805 less than in Tilden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tilden	Cost per Tilden Resident
Murder	$92,307	$290
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,392	$67
Robbery	$11,975	$38
Assault	$67,502	$212
Kidnapping	$1,302	$4
Vehicle Theft	$3,452	$11
Burglary	$27,561	$87
Theft	$44,428	$140
Arson	$920	$3
Vandalism	$25,477	$80
Animal Cruelty	$281	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,708	$40
Identity Theft	$1,677	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$310,981	$978

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tilden, 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 Tilden totals $737,051 ($2,318 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,048,032 ($3,296 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 Tilden 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 Tilden’s 318 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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Tilden 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 Tilden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.391
Robbery	1.197
Rape	1.109
Murder	0.1545
Total Violent Crime	9.852 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.98
Vehicle Theft	0.7010
Burglary	9.556
Arson	0.1198
Total Property Crime	37.35 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0675
Drug Crimes	5.403
Vandalism	11.21
Identity Theft	0.6813
Animal Cruelty	0.1197
Total "Other" Rate	17.49 (D-)

Individual Tilden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Calliham, TX	F	F	F
Simmons, TX	C	D	B-
Fowlerton, TX	F	F	F
Three Rivers, TX	D-	F	D-
George West, TX	D-	F	D-
Oakville, TX	D-	F	D
Dinero, TX	F	D-	F
Los Angeles, TX	F	F	F
Cadiz, TX	D-	D	D-
Mineral, TX	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tilden 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
Waiteville, WV	D	C+	C+
Davenport, ND	B	C+	C+
Dawson, ND	D	B	B
Verona, TX	B+	C+	C+
Victory City, TX	D	C	C
Vilas, KS	B	C+	C+
Vimy Ridge, AR	A-	B+	B+
Vine Valley, NY	A-	A-	A-
Violet, TX	C-	C	C
Wachapreague, VA	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Tilden 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 Tilden, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tilden schools on SchoolGrade

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