Greater Ost / South Union Safety Report
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Summary
Greater Ost / South Union has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $95K (-61.4% vs area average), median household income of $35K (-48.9% vs area average), population density of 4,795 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.31% (-3.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Greater Ost / South Union
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Greater Ost / South Union in Houston, TX receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably 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 #81 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
1,551
Total Incidents
129.3
Monthly Average
#81 / 87
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Greater Ost / South Union show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (105 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 18. 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 Ost / South Union reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 162 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 129 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Greater Ost / South Union tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Greater Ost / South Union is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents (437 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 23.1% (358 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
4,795.24
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #40 of 87 neighborhoods
-3.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #69 of 87 neighborhoods
-3.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$94,639.01
average estimate
Ranks #72 of 87 neighborhoods
-61.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$35,048.65
average estimate
Ranks #85 of 87 neighborhoods
-48.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.