Lake Houston Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Lake Houston has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $230K (-6.2% vs area average), median household income of $126K (+84.1% vs area average), population density of 1,614 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.12% (+1.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lake Houston
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lake Houston 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 significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #1 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
146
Total Incidents
12.2
Monthly Average
#1 / 87
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lake Houston show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Lake Houston reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 20 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 12 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 Lake Houston tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lake Houston is Misc | Intimidation, accounting for 38.4% of all incidents (56 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 37% (54 cases). The top three categories combined represent 86% 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
1,614.09
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #81 of 87 neighborhoods
-67.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #32 of 87 neighborhoods
+1.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$229,835.63
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 87 neighborhoods
-6.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$126,344.56
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 87 neighborhoods
+84.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.