Is San Antonio Safe?
With an overall crime index of 78, San Antonio has a 22% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 298. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Flamingo Homes earning an A+ grade while United Homeowners rates D.
Crime Index Comparison
San Antonio
Texas Avg
National Avg
100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.
Crime Index
78
22% below average
Violent Crime
84
16% below average
Property Crime
90
10% below average
Safe Areas
98%
Neighborhoods rated A or B
Your chance of violent crime in San Antonio
1 in 298
Property crime: 1 in 278
Where Is It Safe in San Antonio?
Safest Neighborhoods
1
A+
2
A+
3
A+
4
A+
5
A+
6
A+
7
A+
8
A+
9
A+
10
A+
Flamingo Homes
Median income: $133,721
Bridgewood
Median income: $75,956
Alamo Ranch
Median income: $113,238
Cibolo Canyons
Median income: $126,952
Ventura
Median income: $87,683
Hidden Oaks Estates, Unit III
Median income: $133,723
Hidden Oaks Estates, Unit II
Median income: $133,889
Coolcrest
Median income: $87,115
Sierra Springs
Median income: $85,493
Fossil Creek
Median income: $188,341
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San Antonio Crime Breakdown
Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 5% below avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 22% below avg
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder Violent | 82 | ▼ 18% | |
| Assault Violent | 78 | ▼ 22% | |
| Robbery Violent | 92 | ▼ 8% | |
| Burglary Property | 88 | ▼ 12% | |
| Larceny / Theft Property | 95 | ▼ 5% | |
| Vehicle Theft Property | 87 | ▼ 13% |
Violent vs Property Crime
Neighborhood Safety Distribution
All San Antonio Neighborhoods
San Antonio Crime by Zip Code
78261
A+
Index: 21
78253
A+
Index: 23
78260
A+
Index: 11
78255
A+
Index: 25
78259
A+
Index: 31
78258
A+
Index: 39
78248
A+
Index: 48
78254
A+
Index: 35
78231
A+
Index: 51
78266
A
Index: 33
78247
A
Index: 46
78250
A
Index: 38
78209
A
Index: 112
78232
A
Index: 80
78264
A
Index: 84
78263
A
Index: 52
78225
A
Index: 83
78252
A
Index: 49
78242
A
Index: 73
78257
A
Index: 108
78224
A
Index: 85
78251
A
Index: 58
78245
A
Index: 59
78228
A
Index: 107
78221
A
Index: 107
78211
A
Index: 93
78223
A
Index: 97
78230
A
Index: 109
78204
A
Index: 139
78213
A
Index: 122
78212
A
Index: 131
78233
A
Index: 90
78201
A
Index: 138
78244
A
Index: 53
78214
A
Index: 124
78239
A
Index: 78
78216
A
Index: 133
78249
A-
Index: 70
78227
A-
Index: 105
78256
A-
Index: 95
78226
A-
Index: 149
78238
A-
Index: 119
78210
A-
Index: 130
78237
A-
Index: 128
78222
A-
Index: 113
78243
A-
Index: 143
78217
A-
Index: 136
78240
A-
Index: 119
78218
A-
Index: 118
78207
B+
Index: 141
78219
B+
Index: 104
78208
B+
Index: 156
78229
B+
Index: 173
78235
B+
Index: 169
78215
B+
Index: 174
78203
B
Index: 156
78206
B
Index: 198
78205
B
Index: 194
78220
B-
Index: 135
78202
C
Index: 175
San Antonio Demographics & Cost of Living
Population
2,036,320
Median Income
$53,420
Home Value
$152,342
Median Rent
$1,025
Home Ownership
54%
Racial Demographics
White
73.7%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
61.9%
Asian
3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in San Antonio?
San Antonio has an overall crime index of 78, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 98% of neighborhoods in San Antonio are rated A or B for safety.
Is San Antonio safe to live in?
San Antonio has a crime safety grade of B+. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Antonio?
The safest neighborhoods in San Antonio based on crime data include Flamingo Homes, Bridgewood, Alamo Ranch, Cibolo Canyons, and Ventura. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does San Antonio crime compare to the national average?
San Antonio's overall crime index is 78 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 22% lower than the typical US city.
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