Mid West Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Mid West has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $300K (+22.4% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-23.3% vs area average), population density of 9,863 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.69% (-2.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Mid West
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mid West 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 #82 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
2,029
Total Incidents
169.1
Monthly Average
#82 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Mid West show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (127 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 26. 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 Mid West reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 199 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 169 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Mid West tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Mid West is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 33.1% of all incidents (671 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 21.6% (438 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
9,862.69
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #7 of 87 neighborhoods
+99.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #62 of 87 neighborhoods
-2.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$300,098.09
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 87 neighborhoods
+22.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$52,638.62
average estimate
Ranks #55 of 87 neighborhoods
-23.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.