78582, TX Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 78582

The map below shows theft per 1,000 78582 residents.

 

78582, TX Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D-
Other Crime Grade
D-
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A crime occurs every 3 hours 5 minutes (on average) in 78582.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 78582 in green. The most dangerous areas in 78582 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 78582, TX Safe?

The D- grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US zip. 78582 is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of zip codes are safer and 9% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 78582's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 78582 is 24.62 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 78582 generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 78582 may be as high as 1 in 19 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 81 in the north 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 west parts of 78582, TX: about 329 per year. The northeast part of 78582 has fewer cases of theft with only 4 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 78582, 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 more retail establishments in the west part of 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 78582 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 78582 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 78582 has 1, have the same problem. Of 78582’s 48,361 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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78582 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 78582 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.128
Robbery
1.217
Rape
1.404
Murder
0.0907
Total Violent Crime
7.839 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.62
Vehicle Theft
3.267
Burglary
6.007
Arson
0.1170
Total Property Crime
34.01 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3259
Drug Crimes
5.093
Vandalism
10.33
Identity Theft
0.8149
Animal Cruelty
0.1143
Total "Other" Rate
16.68 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 78582 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 78582.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

78582 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
B+
C+
C+
B-
B
C+
C+
B
C
D+
D+
C-
C-
D+
D+
D+
D-
F
F
D
D
B-
B-
D+
C
A-
A-
C
C
A
A
B-
C
C
C
C
A
A
A
B

Considering only the theft rate, 78582 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 78582, TX average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 78582 schools on SchoolGrade

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