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Is South Houston, Texas Safe?

Population 16,407 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

South Houston is a smaller community of 16,407 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,173 per 100K.

South Houston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth HoustonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1884.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1173.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate249.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1885/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Houston

Violent crime in South Houston is below the national average. The rate of 222.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1884.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,173 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Houston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,173
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft249
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How South Houston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Houston
222.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Houston
1884.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Houston Safety

Is South Houston safe?
Not especially. South Houston earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South Houston?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1884.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Houston safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. South Houston has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Houston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Houston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Houston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Houston?
Crime rates have held steady in South Houston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does South Houston compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. South Houston isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is South Houston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in South Houston?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in South Houston?
222.3 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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