East Little York / Homestead Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
East Little York / Homestead has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $79K (-67.8% vs area average), median household income of $45K (-33.8% vs area average), population density of 2,750 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.96% (+2.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Little York / Homestead
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Little York / Homestead in Houston, TX receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #41 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
935
Total Incidents
77.9
Monthly Average
#41 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Little York / Homestead show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (70 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 Little York / Homestead reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 107 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 78 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like East Little York / Homestead tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Little York / Homestead is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 27.8% of all incidents (260 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 26.3% (246 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
2,750.38
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #67 of 87 neighborhoods
-44.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #24 of 87 neighborhoods
+2.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$78,921.69
average estimate
Ranks #81 of 87 neighborhoods
-67.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$45,414.93
average estimate
Ranks #70 of 87 neighborhoods
-33.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.