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Near Southwest Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TX
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Summary

Near Southwest has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $312K (+27.2% vs area average), median household income of $80K (+17.2% vs area average), population density of 4,185 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.15% (+1.7% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Near Southwest

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Near Southwest in Houston, TX receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #29 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.

314

Total Incidents

26.2

Monthly Average

#29 / 87

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Near Southwest show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Near Southwest reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 43 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 26 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 27% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Near Southwest tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
11035%
Misc | Intimidation
7624.2%
Assault | Aggravated Assault
5015.9%
Drug Offenses | Drug, Narcotic Violations
3410.8%
Robbery | Robbery
268.3%
Other
185.7%

The most common type of crime in Near Southwest is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35% of all incidents (110 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 24.2% (76 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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

4,184.63

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #49 of 87 neighborhoods

-15.5% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

91.2%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #31 of 87 neighborhoods

+1.7% vs area average

Median Home Value

$311,846.03

average estimate

Ranks #22 of 87 neighborhoods

+27.2% vs area average

Median Household Income

$80,439.44

average estimate

Ranks #25 of 87 neighborhoods

+17.2% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1722.2%
Children & Teens36th highest
18-247.7%
Young Adults86th highest
25-3415.6%
Young Professionals50th highest
35-4415.3%
Mid-Career Adults20th highest
45-5412.7%
Mature Adults22nd highest
55-6411.9%
Pre-Retirement22nd highest
65+14.7%
Seniors18th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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