Independence Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Independence Heights has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $128K (-47.6% vs area average), median household income of $65K (-5.7% vs area average), population density of 3,867 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.76% (-6.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Independence Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Independence Heights 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #63 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
707
Total Incidents
58.9
Monthly Average
#63 / 87
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Independence Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (47 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 11. 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 Independence Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 73 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 59 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Independence Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Independence Heights is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 27.9% of all incidents (197 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 20.9% (148 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
3,866.65
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #55 of 87 neighborhoods
-22.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #82 of 87 neighborhoods
-6.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$128,464.38
average estimate
Ranks #54 of 87 neighborhoods
-47.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$64,748.13
average estimate
Ranks #33 of 87 neighborhoods
-5.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.