The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Terra del Sol, Houston, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Terra del Sol, Houston, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $3,729 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Terra del Sol 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 Terra del Sol, Houston, TX Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Terra del Sol ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of neighborhoods but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Terra del Sol's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Terra del Sol is 72.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Terra del Sol Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Terra del Sol varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the northwest areas to 1 in 15 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Terra del Sol, Houston, TX see the most incidents - about 148 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Terra del Sol, Houston, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Terra del Sol for 2025 is $5,893,661. This translates to approximately $1,096 per resident and $3,729 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Terra del Sol. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Terra del Sol Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Terra del Sol, Houston, TX:	$1096
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX:	$1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant:	$194
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Terra del Sol is $1,096 per year, which is $631 more than the national average and $541 more than Houston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Terra del Sol:

In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $222 more than in Terra del Sol.
In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $901 less than in Terra del Sol

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Terra del Sol	Cost per Terra del Sol Resident
Murder	$1.53 million	$285
Rape/Sexual Assault	$388,567	$72
Robbery	$296,734	$55
Assault	$1.31 million	$243
Kidnapping	$30,384	$6
Vehicle Theft	$295,254	$55
Burglary	$250,515	$47
Theft	$648,880	$121
Arson	$18,300	$3
Vandalism	$944,040	$176
Animal Cruelty	$6,298	$1
Drug Crimes	$130,668	$24
Identity Theft	$46,943	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$5,893,661	$1,096

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Terra del Sol, Houston, 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 Terra del Sol totals $12,498,800 ($2,324 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,392,461 ($3,419 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 Terra del Sol 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 Terra del Sol’s 5,379 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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Terra del Sol 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 Terra del Sol residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.452
Robbery	1.754
Rape	1.191
Murder	0.1515
Total Violent Crime	11.55 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.29
Vehicle Theft	3.545
Burglary	5.135
Arson	0.1409
Total Property Crime	32.11 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0932
Drug Crimes	3.284
Vandalism	24.57
Identity Theft	1.128
Animal Cruelty	0.1583
Total "Other" Rate	29.23 (F)

Individual Terra del Sol Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mission Bend South, Mission Bend, TX	B+	C	A
Eldridge-West Oaks, Houston, TX	C	C+	C
Sugarland, Houston, TX	C-	D+	C-
West Houston, Houston, TX	C-	C+	D+
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	D	C	D-
Westchase, Houston, TX	D	D	D-
Long Meadow Farms, Richmond, TX	A+	A+	A+
Nottingham, Katy, TX	C	B	B-
Brays Oaks, Houston, TX	D+	D	D
Memorial Parkway, Katy, TX	B	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Terra del Sol 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
La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA	B-	C+	C+
Southwest Village, Wichita, KS	D	D	D
Montclair, Oakland, CA	C-	C	C
Marlwood, Charlotte, NC	C	C	C
Mantua, Fairfax, VA	A	A+	A+
Lower Chelsea, Atlantic City, NJ	A-	B-	B-
Los Jardines, San Antonio, TX	D	D+	D+
Linden Heights, Dayton, OH	D+	B-	B-
Leroy, Buffalo, NY	C	D-	D-
Lake Windcrest, Magnolia, TX	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Terra del Sol 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 Terra del Sol, Houston, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Terra del Sol schools on SchoolGrade

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