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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.39 million

Cost of Crime™ for Yantis, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $855 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Yantis ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Yantis's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Yantis is 25.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Yantis Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Yantis varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Yantis, TX see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Yantis, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Yantis for 2025 is $1,392,714. This translates to approximately $389 per resident and $855 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Yantis. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Yantis, TX:	$389
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Yantis is $389 per year, which is $75 less than the national average and $166 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Yantis:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $767 more than in Yantis.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $216 less than in Yantis

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Yantis	Cost per Yantis Resident
Murder	$373,244	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$263,000	$73
Robbery	$48,590	$14
Assault	$140,640	$39
Kidnapping	$14,799	$4
Vehicle Theft	$31,454	$9
Burglary	$64,484	$18
Theft	$171,299	$48
Arson	$11,701	$3
Vandalism	$66,283	$19
Animal Cruelty	$3,536	$1
Drug Crimes	$182,022	$51
Identity Theft	$21,662	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$1,392,714	$389

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Yantis, 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 Yantis totals $3,794,874 ($1,060 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,187,588 ($1,449 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 Yantis 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 east 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 Yantis has 2, have the same problem. Of Yantis’s 3,581 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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Yantis 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 Yantis residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.368
Robbery	0.4314
Rape	1.211
Murder	0.0555
Total Violent Crime	3.066 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.236
Vehicle Theft	0.5672
Burglary	1.985
Arson	0.1353
Total Property Crime	11.92 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0682
Drug Crimes	6.872
Vandalism	2.591
Identity Theft	0.7816
Animal Cruelty	0.1335
Total "Other" Rate	10.45 (C-)

Individual Yantis Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Seymore, TX	B-	B+	B
Bright Star, TX	C+	C	B
Alba, TX	C	C+	C
Coke, TX	C-	C	C-
Bonanza, TX	C+	B	B-
Quitman, TX	D	C-	D+
Emory, TX	D-	C-	D
Golden, TX	C	B	C
Stout, TX	C+	D	B-
Winnsboro, TX	D	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Yantis 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
Autryville, NC	C-	C-	C-
Lynchburg, OH	C	D+	D+
Warren, OR	C	B-	B-
Lockland, OH	F	D-	D-
Rock Rapids, IA	B	B	B
Montrose, NY	B	D+	D+
Norwich, VT	B-	A	A
Osseo, WI	B-	B+	B+
Redland, AL	A	A+	A+
Reno, TX	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Yantis 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 Yantis, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Yantis schools on SchoolGrade

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