The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 79561, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$408,597

Cost of Crime™ for 79561, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,369 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 79561 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 79561, TX Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 79561 ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of zip codes but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to 79561's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 79561 is 27.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 79561 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 79561 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southwest areas to 1 in 43 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 79561, TX see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 79561, TX

The total projected cost of crime in 79561 for 2025 is $408,597. This translates to approximately $481 per resident and $1,369 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 79561. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 79561 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

79561, TX:	$481
77090, TX:	$1324
78260, TX:	$166
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 79561 is $481 per year, which is $16 more than the national average and $74 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 79561:

In 77090, TX, crime costs $1,324 per person, which is $843 more than in 79561.
In 78260, TX, crime costs $166 per person, which is $315 less than in 79561

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 79561 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 79561	Cost per 79561 Resident
Murder	$118,818	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$64,072	$75
Robbery	$16,941	$20
Assault	$66,980	$79
Kidnapping	$9,950	$12
Vehicle Theft	$10,059	$12
Burglary	$19,106	$22
Theft	$42,890	$50
Arson	$2,354	$3
Vandalism	$21,568	$25
Animal Cruelty	$491	$1
Drug Crimes	$30,897	$36
Identity Theft	$4,473	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$408,597	$481

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 79561, 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 79561 totals $1,120,202 ($1,318 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,528,800 ($1,799 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 79561 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 zip has few 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 79561’s 850 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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79561 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 79561 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.744
Robbery	0.6336
Rape	1.243
Murder	0.0744
Total Violent Crime	4.695 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.743
Vehicle Theft	0.7642
Burglary	2.478
Arson	0.1147
Total Property Crime	13.10 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1931
Drug Crimes	4.914
Vandalism	3.552
Identity Theft	0.6798
Animal Cruelty	0.0781
Total "Other" Rate	9.417 (C)

Individual 79561 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 79561 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 79561.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
79536, TX	D	D+	D
79556, TX	D+	D	D+
79563, TX	F	F	F
79607, TX	B-	C	B-
79605, TX	D	D	D-
79603, TX	D	D-	D
79606, TX	C-	B-	D+
79545, TX	D	D-	D+
79699, TX	D+	D	D+
79602, TX	D+	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

79561 is similar 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
50157, IA	B-	A-	A-
75153, TX	D+	F	F
73063, OK	C+	C-	C-
72060, AR	B	C+	C+
71044, LA	F	D	D
70753, LA	D-	F	F
54463, WI	B-	C+	C+
52739, IA	A-	A	A
52574, IA	B+	A-	A-
51465, IA	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, 79561 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 79561, TX average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 79561 schools on SchoolGrade

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