Central Southwest Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Central Southwest has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $126K (-48.4% vs area average), median household income of $64K (-7.2% vs area average), population density of 3,017 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.77% (+5.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Central Southwest
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Central Southwest in Houston, TX receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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 #20 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,710
Total Incidents
142.5
Monthly Average
#20 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Central Southwest show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (113 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 21. 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 Central Southwest reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 189 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 143 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Central Southwest tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Central Southwest is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.3% of all incidents (604 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 24.3% (415 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% 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
3,016.74
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #62 of 87 neighborhoods
-39.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #9 of 87 neighborhoods
+5.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$126,483.47
average estimate
Ranks #57 of 87 neighborhoods
-48.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$63,728.28
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 87 neighborhoods
-7.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.