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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hancock, Austin, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $994 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Hancock ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of neighborhoods but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Hancock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Hancock is 50.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hancock Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hancock varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northeast areas to 1 in 36 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Hancock, Austin, TX see the most incidents - about 82 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hancock, Austin, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Hancock for 2025 is $3,147,126. This translates to approximately $578 per resident and $994 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Hancock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hancock Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Hancock, Austin, TX:	$578
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX:	$1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant:	$194
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hancock is $578 per year, which is $114 more than the national average and $23 more than Austin's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Hancock:

In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $739 more than in Hancock.
In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $384 less than in Hancock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hancock	Cost per Hancock Resident
Murder	$510,094	$94
Rape/Sexual Assault	$276,072	$51
Robbery	$169,452	$31
Assault	$465,148	$85
Kidnapping	$69,023	$13
Vehicle Theft	$190,593	$35
Burglary	$226,940	$42
Theft	$705,230	$130
Arson	$10,851	$2
Vandalism	$241,644	$44
Animal Cruelty	$5,189	$1
Drug Crimes	$271,602	$50
Identity Theft	$5,289	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$3,147,126	$578

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hancock, Austin, 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 Hancock totals $4,919,911 ($904 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,067,037 ($1,482 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 Hancock 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, of which Hancock has 2, have the same problem. Of Hancock’s 5,443 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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Hancock 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 Hancock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.976
Robbery	0.9897
Rape	0.8365
Murder	0.0499
Total Violent Crime	4.852 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.02
Vehicle Theft	2.261
Burglary	4.597
Arson	0.0825
Total Property Crime	31.96 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2091
Drug Crimes	6.746
Vandalism	6.214
Identity Theft	0.1255
Animal Cruelty	0.1289
Total "Other" Rate	13.42 (C-)

Individual Hancock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North University, Austin, TX	B	B+	A-
Upper Boggy Creek, Austin, TX	C+	C+	B-
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	C+	C+	B-
University Of Texas, Austin, TX	B+	A+	A-
West University Austin, Austin, TX	C+	B-	B+
Rmma, Austin, TX	B	B+	B
North Loop, Austin, TX	D+	C-	D+
Rosewood, Austin, TX	C-	D	C+
Windsor Road, Austin, TX	B	A-	B+
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	C-	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Hancock is higher 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
Arbor Heights, Seattle, WA	D+	B	B
Tri-South, Columbus, OH	C-	B	B
Turners, Dundalk, MD	D	D-	D-
University, Buffalo, NY	B-	D+	D+
Urbanizacion Levittown Lakes, Toa Baja, PR	C	C+	C+
Oakridge, Garland, TX	C+	C+	C+
Northwestside, Lansing, MI	C	D	D
Northwest Village, West Sacramento, CA	A-	B-	B-
Northwest Triangle, York, PA	C+	C-	C-
Northbrook, Cincinnati, OH	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Hancock 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 Hancock, Austin, TX average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hancock schools on SchoolGrade

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