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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.54 million

Cost of Crime™ for Whitehouse, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $993 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Whitehouse ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Whitehouse's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whitehouse is 19.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whitehouse Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whitehouse varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 96 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Whitehouse, TX see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Whitehouse, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Whitehouse for 2025 is $5,540,948. This translates to approximately $339 per resident and $993 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Whitehouse. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Whitehouse, TX:	$339
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whitehouse is $339 per year, which is $125 less than the national average and $216 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whitehouse:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $816 more than in Whitehouse.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $167 less than in Whitehouse

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whitehouse	Cost per Whitehouse Resident
Murder	$1.73 million	$106
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.08 million	$66
Robbery	$191,847	$12
Assault	$421,985	$26
Kidnapping	$85,001	$5
Vehicle Theft	$260,694	$16
Burglary	$235,880	$14
Theft	$564,678	$35
Arson	$36,786	$2
Vandalism	$329,696	$20
Animal Cruelty	$9,550	$1
Drug Crimes	$481,454	$29
Identity Theft	$111,839	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$5,540,948	$339

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whitehouse, 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 Whitehouse totals $16,848,400 ($1,032 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,389,347 ($1,372 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 Whitehouse 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 have the same problem. Of Whitehouse’s 16,321 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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Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9003
Robbery	0.3737
Rape	1.093
Murder	0.0564
Total Violent Crime	2.424 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.680
Vehicle Theft	1.032
Burglary	1.593
Arson	0.0933
Total Property Crime	9.399 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0859
Drug Crimes	3.988
Vandalism	2.828
Identity Theft	0.8853
Animal Cruelty	0.0791
Total "Other" Rate	7.866 (C+)

Individual Whitehouse Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Chapel Hill, TX	B-	B	B
Sinclair City, TX	C-	D	D+
Troup, TX	C-	D	C-
Tyler, TX	D	D+	D
Bullard, TX	B	C+	A
Flint, TX	C+	B-	C
Arp, TX	C-	C+	D+
Noonday, TX	C+	C	C+
Walnut Grove, TX	B-	C+	B-
Teaselville, TX	D+	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whitehouse 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
New Cumberland, PA	B	B	B
Pierre, SD	D+	C-	C-
Petoskey, MI	C	C-	C-
Penuelas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Pawleys Island, SC	D+	C-	C-
Parlier, CA	C-	D	D
Palmetto Estates, FL	C+	B-	B-
Pacific Grove, CA	C+	C	C
Overland, MO	F	D-	D-
Ottawa, KS	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse, TX average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Whitehouse schools on SchoolGrade

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