78044, TX Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 78044

The map below shows theft per 1,000 78044 residents.

 

78044, TX Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D+
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A crime occurs every 20 days 4 hours (on average) in 78044.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 78044 in green. The most dangerous areas in 78044 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 78044, TX Safe?

The F grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US zip. 78044 is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of zip codes are safer and 3% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 78044's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 78044 is 36.66 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 78044 generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 78044 may be as high as 1 in 6 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 37 in the east part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of 78044, TX: about 5 per year. The west part of 78044 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 78044, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 78044 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 78044 has 0, 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 78044 has 0, have the same problem. Of 78044’s 273 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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78044 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 78044 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.945
Robbery
1.872
Rape
1.166
Murder
0.0759
Total Violent Crime
11.06 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.66
Vehicle Theft
3.956
Burglary
2.526
Arson
0.1386
Total Property Crime
43.29 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1997
Drug Crimes
6.090
Vandalism
5.361
Identity Theft
0.1448
Animal Cruelty
0.1380
Total "Other" Rate
11.93 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 78044 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 78044.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
C
C-
C-
C
B-
C
C
C+
D+
D
D+
C-
D-
D
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
B
D
A-
A+
D
D
D-
D-
F
C-
F
F
F
D-
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

78044 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
C-
C-
C-
C
D
C-
C-
D+
D+
C-
C-
B+
F
D
D
D+
B+
C+
C+
B+
A
A+
A+
A
F
F
F
F
A
A
A
B+
D+
C
C
D
C
C+
C+
C+

Considering only the theft rate, 78044 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 78044, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 78044 schools on SchoolGrade

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