Friendswood, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Friendswood, TX Crime & Safety (2026)

Is Friendswood, TX safe?

Friendswood ranks as one of the safest cities in the greater Houston region. Based on 2026 crime data, the city earned an overall Grade A safety rating — the highest possible designation. Every one of the three neighborhoods analyzed achieved a Grade A or A-, meaning 100% of Friendswood neighborhoods fall into the safest category. For context, many comparable Texas suburbs see 20–40% of their neighborhoods rated B or lower. Friendswood's poverty rate of just 3.8% and median household income of $108,135 — well above the national median — correlate strongly with its sustained low crime environment.

What is the crime rate in Friendswood?

Friendswood's crime rate is exceptionally low relative to both Texas and national benchmarks. All three analyzed neighborhoods — Heritage Park, Autumn Lakes, and Autumn Creek — received Grade A ratings, with zero neighborhoods scoring B, C, D, or F. The city's combined "safe" rating (Grade A or B) stands at 100%, compared to national averages where fewer than 30% of neighborhoods typically achieve that threshold. Low unemployment (5.6%) and a poverty rate of 3.8% are key structural factors that help keep crime rates suppressed across the city's 39,893 residents.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Friendswood?

All analyzed Friendswood neighborhoods are rated safe, but here's how they compare in detail:

• Heritage Park — Grade A: The largest neighborhood with 10,883 residents and a median income of $116,779. Heritage Park is Friendswood's most populous area and maintains the city's top safety grade, making it an ideal choice for families seeking both community scale and security.
• Autumn Lakes — Grade A-: A smaller enclave of 257 residents with the highest median income in the dataset at $122,421. Its tight-knit size and high income level contribute to an A- safety rating.
• Autumn Creek — Grade A-: Home to 465 residents with a median income of $121,935, Autumn Creek mirrors Autumn Lakes in both affluence and safety performance, earning an A- grade.

Notably, even the neighborhood listed as the "highest crime area" — Heritage Park — still carries a Grade A, underscoring just how uniformly safe Friendswood is across its geography.

Is Friendswood a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Friendswood is an outstanding place to live. Consider the data: a median household income of $108,135 (roughly 50% above the U.S. median), a median home value of $300,656, a poverty rate of only 3.8% (versus ~12% nationally), and a population density of 742 people per square mile — dense enough for community amenities but uncrowded enough to retain a suburban feel. Median rent of $1,394 offers relative affordability compared to other high-income Texas suburbs. Layer on top a citywide Grade A crime rating with 100% of neighborhoods in the safest tier, and Friendswood consistently stands out as a top-tier option for families, professionals, and retirees prioritizing both quality of life and personal safety.

How does Friendswood's safety compare to other Texas cities?

Friendswood's 100% Grade A neighborhood rate is rare even among affluent Texas suburbs. While cities like Sugar Land and The Woodlands also perform well, it is uncommon for every single analyzed neighborhood in a city to achieve the top safety grade with zero neighborhoods rated B or below. Friendswood's combination of low poverty (3.8%), above-average incomes across Heritage Park ($116,779), Autumn Lakes ($122,421), and Autumn Creek ($121,935), and a stable unemployment rate of 5.6% creates structural conditions that consistently suppress crime — a profile that distinguishes it from most Texas cities of similar or larger size.

What types of crime should Friendswood residents be aware of?

While Friendswood's overall crime profile is excellent — with all neighborhoods graded A or A- — no community is entirely free of incident. Property-related offenses such as vehicle burglary and opportunistic theft tend to be the most reported crime categories in low-crime suburban cities like Friendswood. Violent crime rates are extremely low given the city's socioeconomic profile: a poverty rate of just 3.8% and median incomes above $116,000 in neighborhoods like Heritage Park are among the strongest predictors of minimal violent crime. Residents are still encouraged to use standard precautions — securing vehicles, participating in neighborhood watch programs, and reporting suspicious activity to the Friendswood Police Department.