East Houston Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
East Houston has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $85K (-65.5% vs area average), median household income of $40K (-41.2% vs area average), population density of 1,696 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.55% (-0.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Houston
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Houston 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
The crime density is 32.5% lower than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #27 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,006
Total Incidents
83.8
Monthly Average
#27 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Houston show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (71 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 10. 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 East Houston reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 107 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 84 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like East Houston tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Houston is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31% of all incidents (312 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 27.9% (281 cases). The top three categories combined represent 79% 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
1,695.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #78 of 87 neighborhoods
-65.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #51 of 87 neighborhoods
-0.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$84,555.36
average estimate
Ranks #78 of 87 neighborhoods
-65.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$40,369.1
average estimate
Ranks #79 of 87 neighborhoods
-41.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.