77009 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77009 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $279K (+1.4% vs area average), median household income of $89K (+19.0% vs area average), population density of 5,548 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.86% (-4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77009
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77009 in Houston, TX receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. 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 #64 out of 87 zips analyzed.
1,147
Total Incidents
95.6
Monthly Average
#64 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77009 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (79 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 18. 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 77009 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 134 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 96 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77009 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77009 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 29.7% of all incidents (341 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 25.4% (291 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
5,547.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #27 of 87 zips
+12.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #73 of 87 zips
-4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$279,417.08
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 86 zips
+1.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$89,434.38
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 87 zips
+19.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.