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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$207,182

Cost of Crime™ for Tilmon, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,055 per household.

More cost data

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Tilmon ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Tilmon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tilmon is 39.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tilmon Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tilmon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Tilmon, TX see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tilmon, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Tilmon for 2025 is $207,182. This translates to approximately $412 per resident and $1,055 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Tilmon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Tilmon, TX:	$412
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tilmon is $412 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $143 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tilmon:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $744 more than in Tilmon.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $239 less than in Tilmon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tilmon	Cost per Tilmon Resident
Murder	$42,293	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,843	$55
Robbery	$5,298	$11
Assault	$13,243	$26
Kidnapping	$4,293	$9
Vehicle Theft	$10,187	$20
Burglary	$4,927	$10
Theft	$76,119	$151
Arson	$1,323	$3
Vandalism	$8,430	$17
Animal Cruelty	$422	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,548	$25
Identity Theft	$255	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$207,182	$412

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tilmon, 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 Tilmon totals $419,781 ($835 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $626,963 ($1,246 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 Tilmon 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 Tilmon’s 503 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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Tilmon 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 Tilmon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9167
Robbery	0.3348
Rape	0.9129
Murder	0.0447
Total Violent Crime	2.209 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	29.22
Vehicle Theft	1.308
Burglary	1.080
Arson	0.1089
Total Property Crime	31.72 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1408
Drug Crimes	3.373
Vandalism	2.346
Identity Theft	0.0655
Animal Cruelty	0.1135
Total "Other" Rate	6.038 (B)

Individual Tilmon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McMahan, TX	F	A-	F
Seawillow, TX	B	C+	A-
Saturn, TX	B	B-	B
Taylorsville, TX	F	A-	F
Lockhart, TX	C	C	D+
Jeddo, TX	C	D-	C+
Rosanky, TX	C+	D+	C-
String Prairie, TX	B-	D+	C+
Red Rock, TX	D+	C+	D-
Stairtown, TX	D	B-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tilmon 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
Waumandee, WI	A	A+	A+
Chipps, IL	A-	B+	B+
Church Hill, KY	C+	C+	C+
Clawson, UT	F	B-	B-
Claytown, MS	B+	A+	A+
Cooter, MO	C-	D	D
Votaw, TX	D-	D	D
Walshville, IL	C+	C-	C-
Warren, NH	A	A+	A+
Chinook, WA	D-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Tilmon 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 Tilmon, TX average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Tilmon schools on SchoolGrade

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