Hico, TX Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Hico 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.

The D- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Hico ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Hico's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in Hico is 29.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hico residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Hico varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hico, TX see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hico, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Hico for 2025 is $412,513. This translates to approximately $173 per resident and $470 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Hico. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 76.6%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 17.7%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.7%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hico is $173 per year, which is $37 more than the national average and $9 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hico:

• In Cuero, TX, crime costs $448 per person, which is $275 more than in Hico.
• In Lavon, TX, crime costs $26 per person, which is $147 less than in Hico

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hico	Cost per Hico Resident
Vehicle Theft	$16,926	$7
Burglary	$65,459	$27
Theft	$323,632	$136
Arson	$6,496	$3
Total Cost of Property Crime	$412,513	$173

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Hico, 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 Hico totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $412,513 ($173 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 Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Hico property crime map, keep in mind that property 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 property 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 Hico has 3, have the same problem. Of Hico’s 2,381 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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Hico Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Hico residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.24
Vehicle Theft	0.4591
Burglary	3.031
Arson	0.1130
Total Property Crime	29.85 (D-)

Individual Hico Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Duffau, TX	C+	C-	B+
Carlton, TX	D+	D	C
Iredell, TX	D+	D+	B-
Fairy, TX	D+	D	B-
Olin, TX	D	D-	C-
Purves, TX	D	D	D+
Walnut Springs, TX	C	C-	C
Siloam, TX	D+	C	D
Edna Hill, TX	D	C-	D
Dublin, TX	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hico is higher versus other cities of the same size for property 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
Rose Bud, AR	C-	D	D
Eden, MD	C-	D	D
Edmore, MI	B+	C+	C+
Dermott, AR	F	F	F
Copper Hill, VA	B-	B+	B+
Valley Forge, PA	A-	A	A
Central City, IA	A-	A	A
Canyonville, OR	D-	C+	C+
Calhoun Falls, SC	F	F	F
Broxton, GA	B-	C	C

Considering only the property crime rate, Hico is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

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