Violent Crime per Capita in Jefferson Heights
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Jefferson Heights residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
D- |
F |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
$1.30 million
Cost of Crime™ for Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX
In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,386 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Jefferson Heights 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.
The D- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Jefferson Heights ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of neighborhoods but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Jefferson Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Jefferson Heights is 11.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jefferson Heights residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jefferson Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 76 in the southeast areas to 1 in 120 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Jefferson Heights for 2025 is $1,297,182. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,386 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Jefferson Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Jefferson Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX: | $472 |
|---|---|
| Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: | $817 |
| Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: | $85 |
| Texas: | $305 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Jefferson Heights is $472 per year, which is $213 more than the national average and $167 more than San Antonio's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Jefferson Heights:
- In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $817 per person, which is $345 more than in Jefferson Heights.
- In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $85 per person, which is $387 less than in Jefferson Heights
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Jefferson Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Jefferson Heights |
Cost per Jefferson Heights Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$365,544 |
$133 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$85,758 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$124,567 |
$45 |
Assault |
$721,313 |
$262 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,297,182 |
$472 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, 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 Jefferson Heights totals $3,087,894 ($1,123 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,385,077 ($1,595 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Jefferson Heights violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Jefferson Heights’s 2,750 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Jefferson Heights residents in a standard year.
Jefferson Heights Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Jefferson Heights residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
9.133 |
Robbery |
1.440 |
Rape |
0.5143 |
Murder |
0.0707 |
Total Violent Crime |
11.16 (D-) |
Individual Jefferson Heights Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Jefferson Heights is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Jefferson Heights.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D- | D- | |
D- | D- | F | |
F | D- | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | D | F | |
D | D | D- | |
D+ | C- | D | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | C+ | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Jefferson Heights is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D- | D- | |
F | D- | D- | |
C- | C | C | |
C | C | C | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D- | F | F | |
B+ | B | B | |
B- | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Jefferson Heights is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.
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