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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.49 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wimberley, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $860 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Wimberley ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Wimberley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wimberley is 23.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wimberley Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wimberley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Wimberley, TX see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wimberley, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Wimberley for 2025 is $4,489,408. This translates to approximately $354 per resident and $860 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Wimberley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Wimberley, TX:	$354
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wimberley is $354 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $201 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wimberley:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $801 more than in Wimberley.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $182 less than in Wimberley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wimberley	Cost per Wimberley Resident
Murder	$967,881	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$635,581	$50
Robbery	$201,894	$16
Assault	$618,663	$49
Kidnapping	$134,264	$11
Vehicle Theft	$467,146	$37
Burglary	$174,262	$14
Theft	$668,143	$53
Arson	$36,485	$3
Vandalism	$246,932	$19
Animal Cruelty	$11,386	$1
Drug Crimes	$280,841	$22
Identity Theft	$45,930	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$4,489,408	$354

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wimberley, 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 Wimberley totals $9,729,971 ($768 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,219,379 ($1,122 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 Wimberley 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 Wimberley has 7, have the same problem. Of Wimberley’s 12,672 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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Wimberley 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 Wimberley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.700
Robbery	0.5065
Rape	0.8272
Murder	0.0406
Total Violent Crime	3.074 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.18
Vehicle Theft	2.381
Burglary	1.516
Arson	0.1192
Total Property Crime	14.20 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1747
Drug Crimes	2.996
Vandalism	2.728
Identity Theft	0.4683
Animal Cruelty	0.1215
Total "Other" Rate	6.488 (B)

Individual Wimberley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodcreek, TX	B+	B-	B+
Driftwood, TX	A+	A-	A
Fischer, TX	B	D+	B
Kyle, TX	B	B-	B-
Mountain City, TX	B-	C	B-
Buda, TX	B+	B+	B
Manchaca, TX	B	B+	B-
Blanco, TX	D	D	D
Uhland, TX	B+	C	A-
San Leanna, TX	B-	B-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wimberley is similar 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
Pompton Lakes, NJ	B+	A	A
Madison, NC	C-	C+	C+
Madras, OR	D	D+	D+
Malone, NY	D+	D-	D-
Manasquan, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Manati, PR	D-	D	D
Manchester, MD	C+	B-	B-
Manhattan, IL	A+	A	A
Manistee, MI	C+	D+	D+
Pomona, NY	B+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Wimberley 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 Wimberley, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Wimberley schools on SchoolGrade

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