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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$103,991

Cost of Crime™ for West Sinton, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,240 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. West Sinton ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to West Sinton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Sinton is 27.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Sinton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Sinton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in West Sinton, TX

The total projected cost of crime in West Sinton for 2025 is $103,991. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,240 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in West Sinton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Sinton Compared to Other Cities?

West Sinton, TX:	$411
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Sinton is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $144 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Sinton:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $744 more than in West Sinton.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $238 less than in West Sinton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Sinton	Cost per West Sinton Resident
Murder	$32,302	$128
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,051	$59
Robbery	$4,895	$19
Assault	$9,647	$38
Kidnapping	$2,343	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,510	$6
Burglary	$8,285	$33
Theft	$20,377	$81
Arson	$578	$2
Vandalism	$5,746	$23
Animal Cruelty	$109	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,637	$10
Identity Theft	$512	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$103,991	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Sinton, 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 West Sinton totals $291,159 ($1,151 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $395,149 ($1,562 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 West Sinton 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 West Sinton’s 253 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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West Sinton 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 West Sinton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.328
Robbery	0.6151
Rape	0.9811
Murder	0.0679
Total Violent Crime	2.992 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.55
Vehicle Theft	0.3853
Burglary	3.610
Arson	0.0946
Total Property Crime	19.64 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1528
Drug Crimes	1.409
Vandalism	3.179
Identity Theft	0.2613
Animal Cruelty	0.0583
Total "Other" Rate	5.060 (B+)

Individual West Sinton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hubert, TX	C+	D	C+
Edroy, TX	C+	B-	C-
Morgan Farm, TX	B+	B-	C+
Sinton, TX	D	D-	D
Odem, TX	C+	C+	C
Tynan, TX	C	D-	C+
Papalote, TX	D	D-	D
San Patricio, TX	C+	D-	B-
Sodville, TX	C	C	C-
Mathis, TX	D	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Sinton 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
Hamilton, KS	C+	D+	D+
Hinkles, GA	A-	A-	A-
Hinch, MO	C-	D+	D+
Hartville, WY	C-	B	B
Harrison Beach, MI	B-	D+	D+
Harris, MO	D+	D-	D-
Harper, OR	D-	F	F
Harmony, MD	C-	C-	C-
Harman, VA	D-	D-	D-
Harding-Birch Lakes, AK	D+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, West Sinton 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 West Sinton, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Sinton schools on SchoolGrade

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