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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$217,875

Cost of Crime™ for Waters Bluff, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,391 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waters Bluff is 27.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waters Bluff Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waters Bluff varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Waters Bluff, TX see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waters Bluff, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Waters Bluff for 2025 is $217,875. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,391 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Waters Bluff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Waters Bluff Compared to Other Cities?

Waters Bluff, TX:	$471
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waters Bluff is $471 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $85 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waters Bluff:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $685 more than in Waters Bluff.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $298 less than in Waters Bluff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waters Bluff	Cost per Waters Bluff Resident
Murder	$63,032	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,232	$83
Robbery	$5,908	$13
Assault	$31,331	$68
Kidnapping	$1,597	$3
Vehicle Theft	$5,654	$12
Burglary	$16,514	$36
Theft	$22,260	$48
Arson	$1,365	$3
Vandalism	$13,823	$30
Animal Cruelty	$342	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,216	$37
Identity Theft	$600	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$217,875	$471

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waters Bluff, 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 Waters Bluff totals $611,641 ($1,321 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $829,517 ($1,792 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 Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff’s 463 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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Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.356
Robbery	0.4057
Rape	1.362
Murder	0.0724
Total Violent Crime	4.196 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.283
Vehicle Theft	0.7887
Burglary	3.933
Arson	0.1221
Total Property Crime	14.13 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0569
Drug Crimes	5.027
Vandalism	4.179
Identity Theft	0.1675
Animal Cruelty	0.1000
Total "Other" Rate	9.530 (C-)

Individual Waters Bluff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Winona, TX	C	D+	C+
Wilkins, TX	A-	B-	A
Pritchett, TX	C	D	C
Big Sandy, TX	D+	D	D+
Gladewater, TX	D+	D	D+
Hawkins, TX	C-	C-	C
Fouke, TX	C-	D	C-
Union Grove, TX	B	B-	B+
Latch, TX	C-	D+	C-
Warren City, TX	B-	C-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waters Bluff is lower 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
Hoytville, OH	B-	A-	A-
Sumter, GA	D-	D-	D-
Story, OK	D-	C-	C-
Lancaster, IL	B	A-	A-
Kimball, ID	B+	B+	B+
Kamrar, IA	B-	D	D
Indian Lake, PA	A+	A-	A-
Ilfeld, NM	F	F	F
Iberia, KY	C+	B-	B-
Hunt, AZ	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Waters Bluff schools on SchoolGrade

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