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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$29.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Waxahachie, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,337 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Waxahachie ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Waxahachie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waxahachie is 27.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waxahachie Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waxahachie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Waxahachie, TX see the most incidents - about 364 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 83 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waxahachie, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Waxahachie for 2025 is $29,254,871. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,337 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Waxahachie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waxahachie is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $91 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waxahachie:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $691 more than in Waxahachie.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $292 less than in Waxahachie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waxahachie	Cost per Waxahachie Resident
Murder	$9.72 million	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3.97 million	$63
Robbery	$857,840	$14
Assault	$4.18 million	$66
Kidnapping	$322,580	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1.14 million	$18
Burglary	$1.19 million	$19
Theft	$3.65 million	$58
Arson	$123,250	$2
Vandalism	$1.72 million	$27
Animal Cruelty	$43,684	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.10 million	$33
Identity Theft	$238,552	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$29,254,871	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie totals $84,905,485 ($1,348 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $114,160,356 ($1,812 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 Waxahachie 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Waxahachie has 6, have the same problem. Of Waxahachie’s 63,001 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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Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.310
Robbery	0.4329
Rape	1.041
Murder	0.0821
Total Violent Crime	3.866 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.19
Vehicle Theft	1.168
Burglary	2.080
Arson	0.0810
Total Property Crime	14.52 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0844
Drug Crimes	4.500
Vandalism	3.812
Identity Theft	0.4892
Animal Cruelty	0.0937
Total "Other" Rate	8.979 (C)

Individual Waxahachie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ike, TX	B+	B-	A-
Reagor Springs, TX	D	D	D-
Pecan Hill, TX	A-	B	A
Oak Leaf, TX	B+	C+	B+
Red Oak, TX	B-	C	B-
Midlothian, TX	B+	B	B+
Ovilla, TX	B-	C	B
Palmer, TX	B	C-	A-
Glenn Heights, TX	D+	D+	D
Mountain Peak, TX	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waxahachie 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
Yucaipa, CA	C	C-	C-
Nurillo, TX	D+	D	D
Prescott, AZ	B+	C+	C+
Punta Gorda, FL	A+	B+	B+
Goshen, IN	B+	C+	C+
Friendswood, TX	C-	B-	B-
Four Corners, FL	A+	A	A
Forney, TX	B-	B	B
Fond Du Lac, WI	C+	C+	C+
San Jacinto, CA	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Waxahachie is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Waxahachie, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Waxahachie schools on SchoolGrade

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