Crime Safety Grade

B

Universal City, TX Crime Rate

Lower crime than 76% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Universal City Safe?

With an overall crime index of 85, Universal City has a 15% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 291. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Universal City earning an A grade while Universal City rates A.

Crime Index Comparison

Universal City
85
Texas Avg
110
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
85
15% below average
Violent Crime
86
14% below average
Property Crime
103
3% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Universal City

1 in 291

Property crime: 1 in 243

Where Is It Safe in Universal City?

Areas with Higher Crime

1
Universal City
A
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Universal City Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 9% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 23% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Assault Violent 79 ▼ 21%
Robbery Violent 77 ▼ 23%
Burglary Property 106 ▲ 6%
Larceny / Theft Property 109 ▲ 9%
Vehicle Theft Property 95 ▼ 5%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Universal City Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Universal City A 85

Universal City Crime by Zip Code

78148
A Index: 86

Universal City Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
20,691
Median Income
$64,170
Home Value
$178,774
Median Rent
$1,013
Home Ownership
57%

Racial Demographics

White
73.9%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
34%
Asian
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Universal City?
Universal City has an overall crime index of 85, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Universal City are rated A or B for safety.
Is Universal City safe to live in?
Universal City 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 Universal City?
The safest neighborhoods in Universal City based on crime data include Universal City. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Universal City crime compare to the national average?
Universal City's overall crime index is 85 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% lower than the typical US city.

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