The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Sayles Boulevard Area

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sayles Boulevard Area.

 

Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D
Other Crime Grade
D

$3.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $2,136 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Sayles Boulevard Area ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of neighborhoods but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Sayles Boulevard Area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Sayles Boulevard Area is 63.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sayles Boulevard Area Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sayles Boulevard Area varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast areas to 1 in 20 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Sayles Boulevard Area for 2025 is $3,687,071. This translates to approximately $980 per resident and $2,136 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Sayles Boulevard Area. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sayles Boulevard Area Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX: $980
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sayles Boulevard Area is $980 per year, which is $516 more than the national average and $425 more than Abilene's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Sayles Boulevard Area:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $337 more than in Sayles Boulevard Area.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $786 less than in Sayles Boulevard Area

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sayles Boulevard Area for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sayles Boulevard Area
Cost per Sayles Boulevard Area Resident
Murder
$1.07 million
$284
Rape/Sexual Assault
$290,011
$77
Robbery
$153,021
$41
Assault
$705,363
$187
Kidnapping
$23,293
$6
Vehicle Theft
$171,750
$46
Burglary
$310,880
$83
Theft
$479,708
$128
Arson
$9,651
$3
Vandalism
$259,767
$69
Animal Cruelty
$4,019
$1
Drug Crimes
$191,890
$51
Identity Theft
$19,325
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$3,687,071
$980

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sayles Boulevard Area, 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 Sayles Boulevard Area totals $8,724,458 ($2,319 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,411,529 ($3,299 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 Sayles Boulevard Area 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 northwest 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 Sayles Boulevard Area’s 3,762 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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Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.529
Robbery
1.293
Rape
1.271
Murder
0.1511
Total Violent Crime
9.244 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.62
Vehicle Theft
2.948
Burglary
9.111
Arson
0.1062
Total Property Crime
36.79 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1021
Drug Crimes
6.896
Vandalism
9.666
Identity Theft
0.6637
Animal Cruelty
0.1444
Total "Other" Rate
17.47 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Sayles Boulevard Area 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
B
A-
A-
B-
A
A
C+
C-
C-
C
D
D
B+
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
C+
B+
B+
A+
A
A
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sayles Boulevard Area schools on SchoolGrade

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