The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 79520, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

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$1.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for 79520, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,707 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 79520 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 79520, TX Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 79520 ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of zip codes but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to 79520's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 79520 is 49.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 79520 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 79520 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northeast areas to 1 in 27 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 79520, TX see the most incidents - about 36 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 79520, TX

The total projected cost of crime in 79520 for 2025 is $1,812,861. This translates to approximately $722 per resident and $1,707 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in 79520. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 79520 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

79520, TX:	$722
77090, TX:	$1324
78260, TX:	$166
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 79520 is $722 per year, which is $257 more than the national average and $167 more than Texas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 79520:

In 77090, TX, crime costs $1,324 per person, which is $602 more than in 79520.
In 78260, TX, crime costs $166 per person, which is $556 less than in 79520

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 79520 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 79520	Cost per 79520 Resident
Murder	$595,817	$237
Rape/Sexual Assault	$198,446	$79
Robbery	$47,731	$19
Assault	$213,427	$85
Kidnapping	$26,505	$11
Vehicle Theft	$30,377	$12
Burglary	$105,509	$42
Theft	$287,788	$115
Arson	$5,787	$2
Vandalism	$143,164	$57
Animal Cruelty	$2,521	$1
Drug Crimes	$127,054	$51
Identity Theft	$28,734	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$1,812,861	$722

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 79520, 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 79520 totals $4,972,408 ($1,979 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,785,269 ($2,701 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 79520 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 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 have the same problem. Of 79520’s 2,512 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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79520 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 79520 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.958
Robbery	0.6041
Rape	1.303
Murder	0.1262
Total Violent Crime	4.992 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.12
Vehicle Theft	0.7809
Burglary	4.631
Arson	0.0954
Total Property Crime	27.63 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1740
Drug Crimes	6.838
Vandalism	7.978
Identity Theft	1.478
Animal Cruelty	0.1357
Total "Other" Rate	16.60 (D-)

Individual 79520 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 79520 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 79520.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
79534, TX	D	D	D+
79560, TX	D	D	D
79501, TX	D	D	D
79543, TX	D+	D+	C-
79553, TX	D-	D-	D-
79546, TX	F	F	F
79503, TX	D-	D	D-
79533, TX	D+	D+	C-
79549, TX	D-	D+	D
76430, TX	D+	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

79520 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
05440, VT	B	B-	B-
01537, MA	A+	A	A
15333, PA	C+	C+	C+
15958, PA	A	B	B
20137, VA	A-	A+	A+
61427, IL	B	B-	B-
72088, AR	D-	D+	D+
71461, LA	C+	D	D
71378, LA	A	C-	C-
70661, LA	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 79520 is less safe than 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 79520, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 79520 schools on SchoolGrade

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