Brays Oaks Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Brays Oaks has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $179K (-26.9% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-22.1% vs area average), population density of 7,322 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.19% (+1.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Brays Oaks
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Brays Oaks in Houston, TX receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 87 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Houston, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #73 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,942
Total Incidents
161.8
Monthly Average
#73 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Brays Oaks show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (123 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 19. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Houston, TX can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Brays Oaks reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 206 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 162 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 22% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Brays Oaks tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Brays Oaks is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31.5% of all incidents (612 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 25.3% (492 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Houston, TX helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
7,321.65
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #16 of 87 neighborhoods
+47.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #30 of 87 neighborhoods
+1.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$179,264.19
average estimate
Ranks #40 of 87 neighborhoods
-26.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,453.72
average estimate
Ranks #53 of 87 neighborhoods
-22.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.