Spring Branch Central Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Spring Branch Central has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $284K (+15.9% vs area average), median household income of $60K (-12.1% vs area average), population density of 7,180 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.66% (+2.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Spring Branch Central
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Spring Branch Central 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #40 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
495
Total Incidents
41.3
Monthly Average
#40 / 87
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Spring Branch Central show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (39 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 Spring Branch Central reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 59 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 41 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 Spring Branch Central tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Spring Branch Central is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.2% of all incidents (174 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 20.8% (103 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% 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
7,180.27
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 87 neighborhoods
+44.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #27 of 87 neighborhoods
+2.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$284,192
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 87 neighborhoods
+15.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$60,317.16
average estimate
Ranks #40 of 87 neighborhoods
-12.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.