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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$360,752

Cost of Crime™ for White Rock, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,118 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. White Rock ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to White Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Rock is 25.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Rock Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Rock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of White Rock, TX see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Rock, TX

The total projected cost of crime in White Rock for 2025 is $360,752. This translates to approximately $439 per resident and $1,118 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in White Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Rock Compared to Other Cities?

White Rock, TX:	$439
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Rock is $439 per year, which is $25 less than the national average and $116 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Rock:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $716 more than in White Rock.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $267 less than in White Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Rock	Cost per White Rock Resident
Murder	$114,527	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$55,151	$67
Robbery	$15,524	$19
Assault	$42,090	$51
Kidnapping	$2,002	$2
Vehicle Theft	$11,270	$14
Burglary	$23,351	$28
Theft	$32,114	$39
Arson	$2,238	$3
Vandalism	$31,685	$39
Animal Cruelty	$586	$1
Drug Crimes	$29,841	$36
Identity Theft	$371	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$360,752	$439

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Rock, 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 White Rock totals $1,041,770 ($1,269 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,402,522 ($1,708 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 White Rock 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 White Rock’s 821 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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White Rock 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 White Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.785
Robbery	0.6011
Rape	1.108
Murder	0.0742
Total Violent Crime	3.568 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.553
Vehicle Theft	0.8865
Burglary	3.136
Arson	0.1129
Total Property Crime	11.69 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0402
Drug Crimes	4.914
Vandalism	5.402
Identity Theft	0.0584
Animal Cruelty	0.0964
Total "Other" Rate	10.51 (C-)

Individual White Rock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wolfe City, TX	D+	D-	C
Tidwell, TX	C+	C	C+
Jacobia, TX	C	D+	C
Celeste, TX	C+	C+	B-
Peniel, TX	C	C	C-
Lane, TX	C	B+	C+
South Sulphur, TX	D	D-	C-
Merit, TX	B+	B-	A-
Neylandville, TX	D	D	D
Greenville, TX	C-	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Rock 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
Edenville, MI	A	B-	B-
Underwood, ND	C	B+	B+
Turk Lake, MI	A-	B	B
Trosper, KY	B-	C+	C+
Tresckow, PA	A-	A	A
Five Points, TN	D+	D	D
Fifield, WI	C+	C+	C+
Farina, IL	A-	C+	C+
Elm Park, LA	B-	D-	D-
Ellison Bay, WI	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, White Rock 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 White Rock, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See White Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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