San Antonio, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, faces issues with violence and crime. Based on the most recent FBI data, the city’s crime rate is 156.06% higher than the national average. There are some neighborhoods where crime is more common than others. According to the quantity and seriousness of recorded crimes in 2023, the top five high-crime neighborhoods in San Antonio will be looked at in this article.
1. Forrest Dellcrest
About 2,500 people live in Dellcrest Forrest, which is southeast of San Antonio and close to the I-10 and I-410 crossroads. Most of the population are African Americans and low-income. San Antonio’s highest crime rate, 11,837 offenses per 100,000 residents, is found in this neighborhood. Theft, violence, and burglary are frequent crimes. Other problems that Dellcrest Forrest faces include unemployment, poverty, and insufficient education.
2. Park Skyline
Approximately 3,000 people live at Skyline Park, which is located in northeastern San Antonio close to the convergence of I-35 and Loop 1604; most of these people are low-income and Hispanic. With 10,927 crimes committed per 100,000 residents, the neighborhood has the second-highest crime rate in San Antonio, making theft, burglary, and robbery common problems. The community faces additional difficulties due to issues including drug usage, gang activity, and a lack of public services.
3. Eastgate
About 5,000 people call Eastgate, which is situated in the eastern region of San Antonio close to the I-10 and I-410 crossroads, home. Most of the population are low-income Hispanics. Eastgate, which ranks third in San Antonio for crime rates, records 10,123 crimes for every 100,000 residents. Theft, burglary, and assault are among the most common offenses. In addition, the neighborhood faces issues with prostitution, homelessness, and graffiti.
4. Wheatley Heights
Near the crossroads of I-10 and I-37 in the eastern area of San Antonio, Wheatley Heights is home to about 6,000 people, the most of whom are low-income African Americans. This area, with 9,876 offenses per 100,000 persons, has the fourth highest crime rate in San Antonio. Robbery, burglary, and theft are frequent crimes. In addition, Wheatley Heights has to deal with issues including poor health, unemployment, and illiteracy.
5. Thompson Community
Near the crossroads of I-35 and I-410 in the southwest region of San Antonio, the Thompson Community is home to about 4,000 people, the most of whom are low-income Hispanics. The area has 9,456 offenses per 100,000 residents, ranking seventh in San Antonio’s crime rate. Theft, burglary, and assault are the most common crimes committed there. In addition, Thompson Community faces issues with alcoholism, domestic abuse, and a shortage of transportation.