Crime & Safety Report for 17987 Fm 479, Harper, TX 78631

Review crime and safety information near 17987 Fm 479, Harper, TX 78631. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$1,395,000

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 3 offenders within 5 miles and 4 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

3 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17987 Fm 479, Harper, TX 78631

3 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
2 Child Involved
2 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ESCOBEDO, RUBEN JAMES

39 years old

Child Involved

Violent

WISCONSIN STATUTE 948.02(2) - Offense: SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD/SECOND DEGREE/SEXUAL CONTACT

2024-10-06T06:51:37

358 MELANIE HARPER, TX, 78631
4.9 Medium

4 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Medium
1 Low
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/12/2026 08:16 PM

US-290, Harper, TX 78631

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 213 conducted a traffic stop in the 25600 block of Highway 290 West involving a vehicle with a reported license plate number.

Fire

06/30/2026 11:52 AM

Barker Rogers Rd, Harper, TX 78631

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible brush fire near Barker Rogers Road in Harper, Texas. Units reported no active flames, only a small amount of smoke, and later advised the fire was contained with smoke remaining but no vegetation at risk. One female patient was transported by medical personnel to a residence.

Fire

06/30/2026 11:38 AM

Barker Rogers Rd, Harper, TX 78631

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, volunteer firefighters are dispatched to a possible unattended grass fire of unknown size near the intersection of Parker Rogers Road and Beerswell Lane in Gillespie County.

Suspicious Activity

06/28/2026 12:42 AM

Reservation Rd, Harper, TX 78631

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to possible suspicious activity near Reservation Road after a caller reported a car alarm sounding and dogs barking. The caller advised that a gate would be open and that a gray Ford Expedition was the vehicle with the alarm going off.

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Is 17987 Fm 479 in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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