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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$682,504

Cost of Crime™ for Walnut Springs, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,185 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Walnut Springs ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Walnut Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Walnut Springs is 28.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Walnut Springs Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Walnut Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Walnut Springs, TX see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Walnut Springs, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Walnut Springs for 2025 is $682,504. This translates to approximately $495 per resident and $1,185 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Walnut Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Walnut Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Walnut Springs, TX:	$495
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Walnut Springs is $495 per year, which is $31 more than the national average and $60 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Walnut Springs:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $661 more than in Walnut Springs.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $322 less than in Walnut Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Walnut Springs	Cost per Walnut Springs Resident
Murder	$228,959	$166
Rape/Sexual Assault	$101,885	$74
Robbery	$23,632	$17
Assault	$77,286	$56
Kidnapping	$6,951	$5
Vehicle Theft	$21,406	$16
Burglary	$53,329	$39
Theft	$56,778	$41
Arson	$3,055	$2
Vandalism	$49,812	$36
Animal Cruelty	$1,118	$1
Drug Crimes	$55,101	$40
Identity Theft	$3,193	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$682,504	$495

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Walnut Springs, 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 Walnut Springs totals $2,036,045 ($1,476 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,718,549 ($1,971 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 Walnut Springs 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 Walnut Springs’s 1,379 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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Walnut Springs 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 Walnut Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.951
Robbery	0.5448
Rape	1.219
Murder	0.0883
Total Violent Crime	3.803 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.950
Vehicle Theft	1.002
Burglary	4.264
Arson	0.0917
Total Property Crime	13.31 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0831
Drug Crimes	5.402
Vandalism	5.056
Identity Theft	0.2992
Animal Cruelty	0.1096
Total "Other" Rate	10.95 (D+)

Individual Walnut Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Iredell, TX	D+	D+	B-
Meridian, TX	C	D+	B
Kopperl, TX	C+	C-	B+
Morgan, TX	B	C-	A-
Duffau, TX	C+	C-	B+
Johnsville, TX	B-	C+	B+
Hico, TX	D-	D-	D-
Blum, TX	D+	C-	D+
Selden, TX	D+	D+	C-
Lakewood Harbor, TX	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Walnut Springs is similar 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
Holcomb, MS	C+	A+	A+
Tennyville, MA	B	C-	C-
Tarrants, MO	D+	D	D
Sunny Side, GA	B-	C+	C+
Manilla, IA	C	C	C
Lyons, NE	D+	C+	C+
Laurys Station, PA	A+	A+	A+
Jasper, AR	F	F	F
Ivanhoe, VA	C+	B-	B-
Indian Mills, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Walnut Springs is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Walnut Springs, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Walnut Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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