77006 Safety Report
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Summary
77006 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 $542K (+96.6% vs area average), median household income of $112K (+49.2% vs area average), population density of 9,869 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.98% (-4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77006
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77006 in Houston, TX receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This zip 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 zip in Houston, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #84 out of 87 zips analyzed.
896
Total Incidents
74.7
Monthly Average
#84 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77006 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 morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 77006 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 106 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 75 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77006 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77006 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31.8% of all incidents (285 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 25.2% (226 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
9,869.3
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 87 zips
+100.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #72 of 87 zips
-4.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$541,790.91
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 86 zips
+96.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$112,138.11
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 87 zips
+49.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.