Midtown Safety Report
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Summary
Midtown has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $356K (+45.3% vs area average), median household income of $109K (+58.3% vs area average), population density of 10,136 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.66% (+1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Midtown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Midtown in Houston, TX receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 #87 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
993
Total Incidents
82.8
Monthly Average
#87 / 87
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Midtown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 2:00 (75 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Midtown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 109 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 83 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Midtown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Midtown is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.3% of all incidents (281 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 20.2% (201 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
10,136.47
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 87 neighborhoods
+104.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #40 of 87 neighborhoods
+1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$356,173.22
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 87 neighborhoods
+45.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$108,630.04
average estimate
Ranks #11 of 87 neighborhoods
+58.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.