The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Far Southside, Abilene, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Far Southside

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Far Southside.

 

Far Southside, Abilene, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$2.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Far Southside, Abilene, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,118 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Far Southside 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 Far Southside, Abilene, TX Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Far Southside ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of neighborhoods but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Far Southside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Far Southside is 17.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Far Southside Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Far Southside varies by area - ranging from 1 in 48 in the south areas to 1 in 74 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Far Southside, Abilene, TX see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Far Southside, Abilene, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Far Southside for 2025 is $2,449,906. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $1,118 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Far Southside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Far Southside Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Far Southside, Abilene, TX: $404
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Far Southside is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $151 less than Abilene's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Far Southside:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $913 more than in Far Southside.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $210 less than in Far Southside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Far Southside for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Far Southside
Cost per Far Southside Resident
Murder
$1.16 million
$192
Rape/Sexual Assault
$362,247
$60
Robbery
$89,714
$15
Assault
$132,334
$22
Kidnapping
$49,774
$8
Vehicle Theft
$38,046
$6
Burglary
$87,201
$14
Theft
$144,908
$24
Arson
$10,428
$2
Vandalism
$179,098
$30
Animal Cruelty
$3,958
$1
Drug Crimes
$182,233
$30
Identity Theft
$5,584
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$2,449,906
$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Far Southside, Abilene, 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 Far Southside totals $9,519,742 ($1,571 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,969,648 ($1,975 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 Far Southside 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 Far Southside’s 6,061 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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Far Southside 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 Far Southside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7603
Robbery
0.4706
Rape
0.9857
Murder
0.1022
Total Violent Crime
2.319 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.616
Vehicle Theft
0.4054
Burglary
1.586
Arson
0.0712
Total Property Crime
6.679 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1354
Drug Crimes
4.065
Vandalism
4.136
Identity Theft
0.1190
Animal Cruelty
0.0883
Total "Other" Rate
8.544 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Far Southside is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Far Southside.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Far Southside is lower 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
C-
B-
B-
B
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A-
B
B
A
A-
A-
D
F
F
C-
C
C
C+
C
C
C
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Far Southside 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 Far Southside, Abilene, TX average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Far Southside schools on SchoolGrade

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