Greater Inwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Greater Inwood has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $136K (-44.7% vs area average), median household income of $52K (-24.3% vs area average), population density of 5,220 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.56% (+3.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Greater Inwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Greater Inwood 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 #47 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,027
Total Incidents
85.6
Monthly Average
#47 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Greater Inwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (68 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 Greater Inwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 111 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 86 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Greater Inwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Greater Inwood is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 30.5% of all incidents (313 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 24.5% (252 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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
5,220.17
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #32 of 87 neighborhoods
+5.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #20 of 87 neighborhoods
+3.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$135,541.38
average estimate
Ranks #51 of 87 neighborhoods
-44.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$51,968.52
average estimate
Ranks #57 of 87 neighborhoods
-24.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.