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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$492,195

Cost of Crime™ for Verhelle, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,505 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Verhelle ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Verhelle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Verhelle is 71.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Verhelle Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Verhelle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Verhelle, TX see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Verhelle, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Verhelle for 2025 is $492,195. This translates to approximately $996 per resident and $2,505 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Verhelle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Verhelle, TX:	$996
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Verhelle is $996 per year, which is $532 more than the national average and $441 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Verhelle:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $159 more than in Verhelle.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $824 less than in Verhelle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Verhelle	Cost per Verhelle Resident
Murder	$156,049	$316
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,001	$69
Robbery	$15,855	$32
Assault	$76,824	$156
Kidnapping	$3,420	$7
Vehicle Theft	$9,622	$19
Burglary	$37,962	$77
Theft	$91,414	$185
Arson	$1,610	$3
Vandalism	$39,718	$80
Animal Cruelty	$499	$1
Drug Crimes	$23,823	$48
Identity Theft	$1,397	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$492,195	$996

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Verhelle, 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 Verhelle totals $1,223,376 ($2,476 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,715,571 ($3,473 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 Verhelle 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 Verhelle’s 494 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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Verhelle 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 Verhelle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.415
Robbery	1.020
Rape	1.135
Murder	0.1681
Total Violent Crime	7.739 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.73
Vehicle Theft	1.258
Burglary	8.473
Arson	0.1350
Total Property Crime	45.60 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1142
Drug Crimes	6.519
Vandalism	11.25
Identity Theft	0.3654
Animal Cruelty	0.1366
Total "Other" Rate	18.39 (F)

Individual Verhelle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thomaston, TX	D	D-	C-
Cuero, TX	F	D	F
Stratton, TX	D-	C-	D-
Nursery, TX	A+	A	A+
Hochheim, TX	D	D-	D+
Terryville, TX	D+	C	C-
Upper Meyersville, TX	D	D	D
Lindenau, TX	D-	F	D+
Westhoff, TX	D-	F	D+
Yorktown, TX	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Verhelle 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
Pioneer, TX	D-	D+	D+
Olive Branch, NC	C+	D+	D+
Olustee, OK	F	D	D
Ona, FL	A-	D	D
Onslow, IA	B-	C	C
Orange Factory, NC	D-	D+	D+
Orion, AR	C	D+	D+
Orleans, NE	C	D+	D+
Peytons Store, KY	B-	B	B
Old Brazoria, TX	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Verhelle 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 Verhelle, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Verhelle schools on SchoolGrade

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