Neartown - Montrose Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Neartown - Montrose has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $515K (+110.1% vs area average), median household income of $115K (+67.9% vs area average), population density of 10,247 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.37% (-3.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Neartown - Montrose
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Neartown - Montrose in Houston, TX receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #80 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,076
Total Incidents
89.7
Monthly Average
#80 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Neartown - Montrose show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (81 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 16. 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 Neartown - Montrose reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 121 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 90 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Neartown - Montrose tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Neartown - Montrose is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 30.1% of all incidents (324 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 28.1% (302 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
10,246.52
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #5 of 87 neighborhoods
+106.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #68 of 87 neighborhoods
-3.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$515,100.14
average estimate
Ranks #7 of 87 neighborhoods
+110.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$115,254.19
average estimate
Ranks #8 of 87 neighborhoods
+67.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.