Downtown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Downtown has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $301K (+22.7% vs area average), median household income of $107K (+56.6% vs area average), population density of 7,764 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.39% (-11.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Downtown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Downtown in Houston, TX receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #86 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
1,562
Total Incidents
130.2
Monthly Average
#86 / 87
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Downtown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (111 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 22. 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 Downtown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 181 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 130 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Downtown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Downtown is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 33.6% of all incidents (525 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 21.5% (336 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
7,763.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #12 of 87 neighborhoods
+56.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #86 of 87 neighborhoods
-11.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$300,696
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 87 neighborhoods
+22.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$107,466.28
average estimate
Ranks #13 of 87 neighborhoods
+56.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.