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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$656,667

Cost of Crime™ for Welcome Valley, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,251 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Welcome Valley ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Welcome Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Welcome Valley is 36.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Welcome Valley Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Welcome Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Welcome Valley, TX see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Welcome Valley, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Welcome Valley for 2025 is $656,667. This translates to approximately $526 per resident and $1,251 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Welcome Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Welcome Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Welcome Valley, TX:	$526
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Welcome Valley is $526 per year, which is $62 more than the national average and $29 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Welcome Valley:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $629 more than in Welcome Valley.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $354 less than in Welcome Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Welcome Valley	Cost per Welcome Valley Resident
Murder	$215,046	$172
Rape/Sexual Assault	$84,449	$68
Robbery	$22,060	$18
Assault	$45,244	$36
Kidnapping	$15,399	$12
Vehicle Theft	$8,074	$6
Burglary	$59,313	$48
Theft	$115,268	$92
Arson	$2,620	$2
Vandalism	$43,155	$35
Animal Cruelty	$778	$1
Drug Crimes	$35,336	$28
Identity Theft	$9,926	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$656,667	$526

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Welcome Valley, 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 Welcome Valley totals $1,851,236 ($1,483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,507,903 ($2,010 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 Welcome Valley 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 Welcome Valley’s 1,248 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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Welcome Valley 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 Welcome Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.262
Robbery	0.5620
Rape	1.116
Murder	0.0917
Total Violent Crime	3.032 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.83
Vehicle Theft	0.4178
Burglary	5.240
Arson	0.0869
Total Property Crime	23.58 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2035
Drug Crimes	3.828
Vandalism	4.840
Identity Theft	1.028
Animal Cruelty	0.0843
Total "Other" Rate	9.983 (C-)

Individual Welcome Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stephenville, TX	D-	D+	D-
Selden, TX	D+	D+	C-
Harbin, TX	D	D+	D-
Johnsville, TX	B-	C+	B+
Bluff Dale, TX	C	C	C
Huckabay, TX	C+	C+	C+
Lingleville, TX	D+	C-	D
Paluxy, TX	B-	C	B
Bunyan, TX	D	D	D
Hannibal, TX	B+	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Welcome Valley 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
Fairgrove, MI	B+	C-	C-
Varnamtown, NC	C+	B	B
Vallonia, IN	A-	A	A
Gravel Switch, KY	B+	A-	A-
Goodwell, OK	D	D-	D-
Gerrish, NH	A-	A+	A+
Georgetown, FL	A-	D	D
Gamaliel, KY	C+	B-	B-
Furnaceville, NY	A+	A	A
Francisco, IN	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Welcome Valley 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 Welcome Valley, TX average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Welcome Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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