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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$74,283

Cost of Crime™ for Vistula, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,082 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Vistula ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Vistula's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vistula is 40.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vistula Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vistula varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Vistula, TX see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vistula, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Vistula for 2025 is $74,283. This translates to approximately $721 per resident and $2,082 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Vistula. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Vistula, TX:	$721
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vistula is $721 per year, which is $257 more than the national average and $166 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vistula:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $434 more than in Vistula.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $549 less than in Vistula

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Vistula	Cost per Vistula Resident
Murder	$26,052	$253
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,931	$67
Robbery	$2,802	$27
Assault	$13,078	$127
Kidnapping	$1,191	$12
Vehicle Theft	$1,414	$14
Burglary	$2,981	$29
Theft	$7,343	$71
Arson	$377	$4
Vandalism	$6,432	$62
Animal Cruelty	$113	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,027	$49
Identity Theft	$542	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$74,283	$721

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vistula, 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 Vistula totals $210,427 ($2,043 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $284,709 ($2,764 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 Vistula 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 Vistula’s 103 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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Vistula 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 Vistula residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.421
Robbery	0.8650
Rape	1.110
Murder	0.1346
Total Violent Crime	6.531 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.77
Vehicle Theft	0.8864
Burglary	3.191
Arson	0.1517
Total Property Crime	17.99 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1907
Drug Crimes	6.598
Vandalism	8.741
Identity Theft	0.6799
Animal Cruelty	0.1484
Total "Other" Rate	16.36 (D-)

Individual Vistula Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mapleton, TX	D-	D-	D-
Austonio, TX	D-	D-	D
Lovelady, TX	D	D-	D+
Weldon, TX	D-	F	D+
Midway, TX	D+	D+	D+
Smith Grove, TX	D-	F	D+
Elwood, TX	C-	C-	C
Westville, TX	C-	D-	C
Middleton, TX	C-	C	C
Holly, TX	D	F	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vistula 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
Rudement, IL	A	B+	B+
Mosling, WI	B+	B	B
Mot, LA	C-	C-	C-
Mount Palatine, IL	A	A-	A-
Mount Pleasant, KY	C-	B	B
Mount Union, AL	C	C	C
Mountaindale, OR	D-	C	C
Mud Butte, SD	D+	C	C
Mudville, LA	F	F	F
Muldon, MS	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Vistula 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 Vistula, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Vistula schools on SchoolGrade

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