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

Crime per Capita in Harris Branch

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Harris Branch.

 

Harris Branch, Austin, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
A
Other Crime Grade
B

$1.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Harris Branch, Austin, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $896 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Harris Branch ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of neighborhoods but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Harris Branch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Harris Branch is 22.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harris Branch Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harris Branch varies by area - ranging from 1 in 42 in the southwest areas to 1 in 50 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Harris Branch, Austin, TX see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harris Branch, Austin, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Harris Branch for 2025 is $1,281,581. This translates to approximately $341 per resident and $896 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Harris Branch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Harris Branch Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Harris Branch, Austin, TX: $341
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harris Branch is $341 per year, which is $123 less than the national average and $214 less than Austin's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Harris Branch:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $976 more than in Harris Branch.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $147 less than in Harris Branch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Harris Branch for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Harris Branch
Cost per Harris Branch Resident
Murder
$213,560
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$109,674
$29
Robbery
$55,522
$15
Assault
$281,890
$75
Kidnapping
$50,233
$13
Vehicle Theft
$202,799
$54
Burglary
$53,749
$14
Theft
$125,992
$34
Arson
$2,988
$1
Vandalism
$65,474
$17
Animal Cruelty
$3,433
$1
Drug Crimes
$107,194
$29
Identity Theft
$9,071
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,281,581
$341

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harris Branch, 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 Harris Branch totals $2,043,928 ($544 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,325,509 ($886 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 Harris Branch 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 neighborhood 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 Harris Branch’s 3,754 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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Harris Branch 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 Harris Branch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.615
Robbery
0.4702
Rape
0.4818
Murder
0.0303
Total Violent Crime
3.597 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.480
Vehicle Theft
3.489
Burglary
1.579
Arson
0.0330
Total Property Crime
11.58 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2207
Drug Crimes
3.860
Vandalism
2.441
Identity Theft
0.3122
Animal Cruelty
0.1236
Total "Other" Rate
6.958 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Harris Branch 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
B-
C
C
D-
F
F
C-
D+
D+
B-
C-
C-
D
F
F
B
C+
C+
A-
A
A
B
C
C
A+
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Harris Branch 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 Harris Branch, Austin, TX average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Harris Branch schools on SchoolGrade

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