Eastex - Jensen Area Safety Report
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Summary
Eastex - Jensen Area has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $90K (-63.3% vs area average), median household income of $40K (-41.5% vs area average), population density of 3,730 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.29% (-0.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Eastex - Jensen Area
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Eastex - Jensen Area 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 #57 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,331
Total Incidents
110.9
Monthly Average
#57 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Eastex - Jensen Area show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (92 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 Eastex - Jensen Area reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 156 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 111 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 46% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Eastex - Jensen Area tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Eastex - Jensen Area is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 25.8% of all incidents (343 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 20.4% (272 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
3,730.44
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #56 of 87 neighborhoods
-24.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #52 of 87 neighborhoods
-0.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$89,866.32
average estimate
Ranks #73 of 87 neighborhoods
-63.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$40,186.49
average estimate
Ranks #80 of 87 neighborhoods
-41.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.