78943, TX Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 78943

The map below shows theft per 1,000 78943 residents.

 

78943, TX Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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D-
Other Crime Grade
D-
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A crime occurs every 14 days 13 hours (on average) in 78943.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 78943 in green. The most dangerous areas in 78943 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 78943, TX Safe?

The F grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US zip. 78943 is in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning 94% of zip codes are safer and 6% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 78943's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 78943 is 29.11 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 78943 generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 78943 may be as high as 1 in 33 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 35 in the central 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 78943, TX: about 5 per year. The southeast part of 78943 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 78943, 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 78943 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 78943 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 78943 has 0, have the same problem. Of 78943’s 476 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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78943 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 78943 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8148
Robbery
0.4100
Rape
0.8025
Murder
0.0413
Total Violent Crime
2.068 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
29.11
Vehicle Theft
0.7860
Burglary
3.133
Arson
0.1625
Total Property Crime
33.19 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1253
Drug Crimes
6.598
Vandalism
10.46
Identity Theft
0.0929
Animal Cruelty
0.1432
Total "Other" Rate
17.42 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 78943 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 78943.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

78943 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
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
A+
A+
C
B+
A+
A+
B+
A-
A-
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
D
A-
A-
A-
B+
C+
C-
C-
B
B-
B+
B+
C+
B+
B-
B-
A-

Considering only the theft rate, 78943 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 78943, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 78943 schools on SchoolGrade

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