Crime Safety Grade

C+

Houston, TX Crime Rate

Lower crime than 53% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 113+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Houston Safe?

With an overall crime index of 109, Houston has a 9% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 227. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like New Forest earning an A+ grade while South Main rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Houston

109

Texas Avg

110

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

109

9% above average

Violent Crime

110

10% above average

Property Crime

114

14% above average

Safe Areas

84%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Houston

1 in 227

Property crime: 1 in 219

Where Is It Safe in Houston?

Safest Neighborhoods

New Forest

Median income: $92,213

A+ 2

Remington Ranch

Median income: $82,196

A+ 3

Stone Gate

Median income: $132,550

A+ 4

Riata Ranch

Median income: $139,584

A+ 5

Green Trails

Median income: $206,915

A+ 6

West University Place

Median income: $247,585

A+ 7

The Memorial Villages

Median income: $233,490

A+ 8

Hearthstone

Median income: $146,262

A 9

River Oaks

Median income: $234,827

A 10

The Villages of Bear Creek

Median income: $95,237

Areas with Higher Crime

South Main

D- 2

Macgregor

D 3

Sunnyside

D+ 4

Greater OST / South Union

D+ 5

D+ 6

C- 7

C- 8

C- 9

C- 10

C-

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Houston Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · 17% above avg

Lowest Risk

Murder · 6% above avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Texas
Murder Violent	106	▲ 6%	▲ 3%
Assault Violent	109	▲ 9%	▼ 3%
Robbery Violent	115	▲ 15%	▲ 5%
Burglary Property	111	▲ 11%	▼ 17%
Larceny / Theft Property	117	▲ 17%	▲ 46%
Vehicle Theft Property	115	▲ 15%	▲ 34%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Houston Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	Green Trails	A+	6	$206,915
2	Stone Gate	A+	16	$132,550
3	New Forest	A+	16	$92,213
4	Riata Ranch	A+	14	$139,584
5	West University Place	A+	12	$247,585
6	Remington Ranch	A+	7	$82,196
7	The Memorial Villages	A+	26	$233,490
8	Hearthstone	A	27	$146,262
9	River Oaks	A	66	$234,827
10	The Villages of Bear Creek	A	58	$95,237
11	Hidden Valley	A	38	$58,367
12	Woodwind Lakes	A	57	$110,915
13	Silver Oak Trails	A	39	$100,109
14	Stonefield Terrace	A	32	$73,065
15	Lincoln Green	A	47	$72,789
16	Meadowviewland	A	60	$45,898
17	Southside Place	A	49	$158,409
18	Westbranch	A	52	$88,958
19	Meadowbrook / Allendale	A	81	$49,599
20	Mill Ridge North	A	66	$84,368
21	Memorial	A	63	$143,628
22	Hunterwood	A	57	$59,240
23	University Place	A	100	$148,900
24	Addicks Park Ten	A-	94	$102,517
25	Northfield Place	A-	113	$30,677
26	Afton Oaks	A-	140	$136,188
27	Mission Bend	A-	55	$74,642
28	Houmont Park	A-	82	$56,693
29	Gulfgate Riverview / Pine Valley	A-	89	$46,995
30	Recreation Farms	A-	83	$63,468
31	South Belt / Ellington	A-	76	$70,469
32	Close-In Memorial	A-	143	$108,291
33	Lawndale / Wayside	A-	119	$46,359
34	Greater Uptown	A-	136	$121,132
35	Greater Heights / Houston Heights	A-	142	$95,187
36	Pecan Park	A-	107	$41,539
37	Spring Branch West	A-	118	$61,261
38	Spring Branch North	A-	80	$59,730
39	Edgebrook Area	A-	100	$53,734
40	Meyerland Area	A-	77	$114,563
41	Denver Harbor / Port Houston	A-	109	$41,119
42	Steeplechase	A-	68	$76,812
43	Greater Hobby Area	A-	101	$54,695
44	Northside / Northline	A-	104	$40,876
45	Montrose	A-	168	$90,544
46	Langwood	A-	98	$39,586
47	Downtown	A-	82	$80,072
48	Northshore	A-	98	$53,780
49	Woodforest	A-	79	$75,278
50	Spring Branch East	A-	128	$61,651
51	El Dorado / Oates Prairie	A-	88	$48,411
52	Carverdale	A-	84	$67,811
53	Central Northwest	A-	120	$76,687
54	Park Place	A-	127	$40,607
55	Aldine Gardens	A-	125	$49,388
56	Spring Branch Central	B+	117	$45,879
57	Greenway / Upper Kirby Area	B+	166	$108,939
58	Magnolia Park	B+	139	$34,255
59	Central Southwest	B+	72	$61,624
60	Houston Suburban Heights	B+	100	$54,227
61	Eastex - Jensen Area	B+	114	$37,999
62	Lazybrook / Timbergrove	B+	131	$79,083
63	Briar Forest	B+	116	$100,228
64	Willowbrook	B+	102	$64,684
65	Braeswood	B+	112	$119,432
66	Westbury	B+	104	$79,442
67	Harrisburg / Manchester	B+	135	$36,215
68	Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park	B+	154	$127,449
69	Greater Inwood	B+	101	$56,995
70	Fondren Gardens	B+	107	$42,064
71	Gulfton	B+	146	$36,426
72	Greater Eastwood	B+	146	$55,105
73	Eldridge / West Oaks	B+	110	$97,135
74	Willow Meadows / Willowbend Area	B+	123	$80,874
75	Alief	B+	97	$51,367
76	Near Northside	B	142	$39,515
77	Timber Creek	B	158	$43,728
78	East Houston	B	116	$44,359
79	South Park	B	109	$42,373
80	East Little York / Homestead	B	93	$50,300
81	Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille	B	129	$47,119
82	Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing	B	131	$49,921
83	Brays Oaks	B	123	$55,307
84	South Acres / Crestmont Park	B	105	$60,089
85	Second Ward	B	166	$36,009
86	Sharpstown	B	130	$43,504
87	Midtown	B-	166	$104,179
88	Braeburn	B-	131	$47,293
89	Mid West	B-	152	$64,477
90	Minnetex	B-	135	$53,405
91	Medical Center Area	B-	141	$104,200
92	Museum Park	B-	166	$99,441
93	Greater Greenspoint	B-	148	$37,967
94	Westwood	B-	158	$28,920
95	Riviera East	B-	150	$55,337
96	Beckford Place	C+	119	$63,899
97	Pleasantville Area	C+	136	$42,512
98	Clinton Park Tri-Community	C+	147	$38,902
99	Settegast	C	154	$39,629
100	Acres Home	C	142	$44,656
101	Westchase	C	153	$59,777
102	North Park Forest	C	179	$34,973
103	Greater Third Ward	C	148	$35,700
104	Independence Heights	C-	165	$33,208
105	Greater Fifth Ward	C-	169	$34,034
106	Houston Gardens	C-	152	$37,701
107	Astrodome Area	C-	162	$62,759
108	Fourth Ward	C-	195	$78,930
109	Kashmere Gardens	D+	175	$33,526
110	Greater OST / South Union	D+	162	$41,924
111	Sunnyside	D+	160	$35,962
112	Macgregor	D	163	$57,434
113	South Main	D-	172	$46,766

Houston Crime by Zip Code

Houston Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

5,724,420

Median Income

$53,600

Home Value

$193,668

Median Rent

$1,086

Home Ownership

43%

Racial Demographics

White

48.1%

Black

24.4%

Hispanic

45.9%

Asian

8.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Houston?

Houston has an overall crime index of 109, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 84% of neighborhoods in Houston are rated A or B for safety.

Is Houston safe to live in?

Houston has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Houston?

The safest neighborhoods in Houston based on crime data include New Forest, Remington Ranch, Stone Gate, Riata Ranch, and Green Trails. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does Houston crime compare to the national average?

Houston's overall crime index is 109 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 9% higher than the typical US city.

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