77046 Safety Report
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Summary
77046 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $336K (+21.8% vs area average), median household income of $121K (+61.3% vs area average), population density of 8,319 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.91% (-0.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77046
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77046 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #45 out of 87 zips analyzed.
14
Total Incidents
1.2
Monthly Average
#45 / 87
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77046 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (2 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 20:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 77046 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 5 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 60% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77046 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77046 is Misc | Intimidation, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 28.6% (4 cases). The top three categories combined represent 86% 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
8,319
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #8 of 87 zips
+69.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #55 of 87 zips
-0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$335,500
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 86 zips
+21.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$121,188.2
average estimate
Ranks #8 of 87 zips
+61.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.