The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Estates Of Highland Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Estates Of Highland Creek.

 

Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
D

$7.68 million

Cost of Crime™ for Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,319 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Estates Of Highland Creek 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 Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Estates Of Highland Creek ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of neighborhoods but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Estates Of Highland Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Estates Of Highland Creek is 34.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Estates Of Highland Creek Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Estates Of Highland Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north areas to 1 in 73 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Estates Of Highland Creek for 2025 is $7,684,538. This translates to approximately $651 per resident and $2,319 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Estates Of Highland Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Estates Of Highland Creek Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX: $651
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Estates Of Highland Creek is $651 per year, which is $187 more than the national average and $96 more than Katy's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Estates Of Highland Creek:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $667 more than in Estates Of Highland Creek.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $457 less than in Estates Of Highland Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Estates Of Highland Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Estates Of Highland Creek
Cost per Estates Of Highland Creek Resident
Murder
$2.72 million
$231
Rape/Sexual Assault
$481,628
$41
Robbery
$160,818
$14
Assault
$1.88 million
$159
Kidnapping
$61,733
$5
Vehicle Theft
$346,013
$29
Burglary
$177,927
$15
Theft
$488,959
$41
Arson
$28,294
$2
Vandalism
$990,029
$84
Animal Cruelty
$12,136
$1
Drug Crimes
$300,407
$25
Identity Theft
$32,744
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$7,684,538
$651

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, 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 Estates Of Highland Creek totals $20,877,078 ($1,768 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,561,616 ($2,419 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 Estates Of Highland Creek 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 neighborhood 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 Estates Of Highland Creek’s 11,806 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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Estates Of Highland Creek 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 Estates Of Highland Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.547
Robbery
0.4331
Rape
0.6728
Murder
0.1227
Total Violent Crime
6.775 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.997
Vehicle Theft
1.893
Burglary
1.662
Arson
0.0992
Total Property Crime
11.65 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0862
Drug Crimes
3.440
Vandalism
11.74
Identity Theft
0.3583
Animal Cruelty
0.1390
Total "Other" Rate
15.76 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Estates Of Highland Creek is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Estates Of Highland Creek.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D+
B-
A+
A+
A+
C
C-
C+
C-
C
C+
C
B
B-
B
C+
A-
D
C
D-
A+
A
A+
A
A
A+
B+
A-
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Estates Of Highland Creek is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
B+
B
B
B
A
A
D-
D-
D-
B
A
A
C-
D
D
A+
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+
D+
B
B
B-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Estates Of Highland Creek 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 Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Estates Of Highland Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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