Willowbrook Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • HOUSTON, TXSummary
Willowbrook 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 $182K (-25.9% vs area average), median household income of $61K (-11.7% vs area average), population density of 3,177 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.34% (-1.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Willowbrook
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Willowbrook 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #46 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
454
Total Incidents
37.8
Monthly Average
#46 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Willowbrook show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (38 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Willowbrook reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 51 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Houston experiences approximately 38 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Willowbrook tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Willowbrook is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 29.1% of all incidents (132 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 28.6% (130 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
3,176.79
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #60 of 87 neighborhoods
-35.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #59 of 87 neighborhoods
-1.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$181,576.88
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 87 neighborhoods
-25.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$60,598.25
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 87 neighborhoods
-11.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.