The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 77406, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$26.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for 77406, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,088 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 77406 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 77406, TX Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 77406 ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of zip codes but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to 77406's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 77406 is 17.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 77406 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 77406 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southwest areas to 1 in 80 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 77406, TX see the most incidents - about 352 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 77406, TX

The total projected cost of crime in 77406 for 2025 is $26,600,293. This translates to approximately $346 per resident and $1,088 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 77406. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 77406 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

77406, TX:	$346
77090, TX:	$1324
78260, TX:	$166
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 77406 is $346 per year, which is $119 less than the national average and $209 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 77406:

In 77090, TX, crime costs $1,324 per person, which is $978 more than in 77406.
In 78260, TX, crime costs $166 per person, which is $180 less than in 77406

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 77406 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 77406	Cost per 77406 Resident
Murder	$10.9 million	$142
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.77 million	$23
Robbery	$849,403	$11
Assault	$3.48 million	$45
Kidnapping	$231,801	$3
Vehicle Theft	$2.35 million	$31
Burglary	$720,615	$9
Theft	$1.89 million	$25
Arson	$154,418	$2
Vandalism	$2.43 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$49,835	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.56 million	$20
Identity Theft	$179,591	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$26,600,293	$346

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 77406, 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 77406 totals $82,148,752 ($1,068 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $108,749,045 ($1,413 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 77406 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 south 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 77406 has 6, have the same problem. Of 77406’s 76,948 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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77406 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 77406 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.575
Robbery	0.3509
Rape	0.3784
Murder	0.0757
Total Violent Crime	2.380 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.744
Vehicle Theft	1.973
Burglary	1.033
Arson	0.0831
Total Property Crime	7.833 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0497
Drug Crimes	2.740
Vandalism	4.415
Identity Theft	0.3015
Animal Cruelty	0.0876
Total "Other" Rate	7.594 (B-)

Individual 77406 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 77406 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 77406.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
77407, TX	B-	B	C+
77494, TX	B	B	B
77498, TX	D+	D+	C-
77450, TX	D+	C	C-
77083, TX	D	D-	D+
77471, TX	C-	C	C-
77469, TX	B-	B-	B
77441, TX	B	A+	C+
77094, TX	C-	C+	C-
77479, TX	C-	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

77406 is lower 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
92324, CA	D+	D	D
43230, OH	D+	A	A
44077, OH	B-	B	B
48044, MI	A	A	A
60453, IL	B	B	B
78249, TX	D	C+	C+
78745, TX	D	D	D
79924, TX	D-	D	D
85338, AZ	A-	B	B
87124, NM	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 77406 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 77406, TX average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 77406 schools on SchoolGrade

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