Houston, TX has safety grade D+, a population of about 2,313,238, an overall crime rate near 753 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Houston, TX is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Houston, TX for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Houston, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (57.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 17,421 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Houston are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US4835000" in Texas, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 17,421 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 9,063 incidents, predominantly classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime follows, with 6,288 incidents, including "Larceny/Theft Offenses" as the most frequent subcategory. Robbery accounts for 891 incidents, while sex offenses total 163 incidents, with "Kidnapping/Abduction" being a significant subcategory. Homicide is the least frequent, with 134 incidents. The "others" category, encompassing crimes like bribery, embezzlement, and fraud, accounts for 882 incidents, with "Counterfeiting/Forgery" being the most common. Within sex offenses, "Kidnapping/Abduction" appears twice, with counts of 57 and 5, and "Sex Offenses" also appears twice, with counts of 9 and 92. This suggests a need for further investigation into the specific circumstances and reporting methods for these incidents. In the "assault" category, the vast majority of incidents are classified as "Assault Offenses," with a small number of additional incidents also classified as "Assault Offenses." The "property_crime" category is diverse, with "Larceny/Theft Offenses" being the most common, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data is needed. The city and state associated with the GEOID "16000US4835000" are required to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to provide a complete picture of the area's safety and crime landscape.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Houston, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Houston, TX and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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