The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 77047, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$22.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 77047, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,873 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 77047 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 77047, TX Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 77047 ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of zip codes but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to 77047's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 77047 is 35.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 77047 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 77047 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northeast areas to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 77047, TX see the most incidents - about 243 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 35 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 77047, TX

The total projected cost of crime in 77047 for 2025 is $22,759,574. This translates to approximately $664 per resident and $1,873 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in 77047. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 77047 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

77047, TX:	$664
77090, TX:	$1324
78260, TX:	$166
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 77047 is $664 per year, which is $200 more than the national average and $109 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 77047:

In 77090, TX, crime costs $1,324 per person, which is $660 more than in 77047.
In 78260, TX, crime costs $166 per person, which is $498 less than in 77047

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 77047 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 77047	Cost per 77047 Resident
Murder	$8.72 million	$254
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.24 million	$36
Robbery	$824,951	$24
Assault	$3.79 million	$111
Kidnapping	$185,233	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2.28 million	$66
Burglary	$825,018	$24
Theft	$2.38 million	$69
Arson	$74,289	$2
Vandalism	$1.58 million	$46
Animal Cruelty	$25,595	$1
Drug Crimes	$668,629	$20
Identity Theft	$169,939	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$22,759,574	$664

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 77047, 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 77047 totals $65,014,584 ($1,897 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $87,774,159 ($2,561 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 77047 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 northeast part of the zip 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 77047 has 1, have the same problem. Of 77047’s 34,275 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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77047 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 77047 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.855
Robbery	0.7652
Rape	0.5970
Murder	0.1353
Total Violent Crime	5.352 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.39
Vehicle Theft	4.292
Burglary	2.654
Arson	0.0898
Total Property Crime	20.43 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0891
Drug Crimes	2.637
Vandalism	6.443
Identity Theft	0.6406
Animal Cruelty	0.1010
Total "Other" Rate	9.910 (C-)

Individual 77047 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 77047 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 77047.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
77048, TX	D	D-	D+
77051, TX	F	F	F
77045, TX	D	D-	D
77584, TX	C+	B-	C+
77033, TX	D-	F	D-
77053, TX	D+	D	D+
77054, TX	F	D-	F
77021, TX	F	F	F
77025, TX	D	C-	D-
77085, TX	D	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

77047 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
02453, MA	B-	B+	B+
08046, NJ	B+	A	A
10956, NY	B	C	C
15001, PA	A-	B	B
55122, MN	C	A-	A-
48640, MI	A+	B+	B+
46142, IN	C-	A	A
23116, VA	B+	A	A
23860, VA	C	C	C
24073, VA	C-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 77047 is as safe as the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 77047, TX average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 77047 schools on SchoolGrade

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