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Balcones Heights, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Balcones Heights Police Department serves the city of Balcones Heights, TX in Bexar County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 483 violent crimes and 1,306 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 408.2 per 100k residents, which is 284.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 1113.2 per 100k, 580.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate408.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate148.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1113.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,306 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate222.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate705.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate185.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime408.2F483106.2+284.3%
Property Crime1113.2F1306163.6+580.4%
Aggravated Assault148.4F18022.3+566.9%
Burglary222.6F17224.0+826.5%
Larceny705.0F901116.4+505.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft185.5F22622.2+736.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Castle Hills 3 miles
A 51.2
F 307.0
Violent: 87.5% lower
Property: 72.4% lower
Alamo Heights 4 miles
A 26.3
D 249.7
Violent: 93.6% lower
Property: 77.6% lower
Hill Country Village 4 miles
N/A 0.0
A 105.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 90.5% lower
Shavano Park 4 miles
N/A 0.0
A 54.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 95.1% lower
Somerset 4 miles
A 55.0
B 109.9
Violent: 86.5% lower
Property: 90.1% lower