77023 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77023 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $168K (-38.9% vs area average), median household income of $51K (-31.6% vs area average), population density of 4,654 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.63% (-3.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77023
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77023 in Houston, TX receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 #54 out of 87 zips analyzed.
816
Total Incidents
68.0
Monthly Average
#54 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77023 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (59 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 9:00 when incident rates drop to 12. 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 77023 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 83 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 68 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77023 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77023 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 30.1% of all incidents (246 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 22.5% (184 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
4,653.86
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #45 of 87 zips
-5.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #70 of 87 zips
-3.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$168,477.4
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 86 zips
-38.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$51,373.05
average estimate
Ranks #64 of 87 zips
-31.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.