77051 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77051 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $145K (-47.5% vs area average), median household income of $45K (-39.9% vs area average), population density of 2,588 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.3% (-3.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77051
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77051 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
The crime density is 63.7% higher than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #67 out of 87 zips analyzed.
1,485
Total Incidents
123.8
Monthly Average
#67 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77051 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 2:00 (81 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 77051 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 166 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 124 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 17% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77051 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77051 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents (438 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 22.7% (337 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
2,587.88
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #74 of 87 zips
-47.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #69 of 87 zips
-3.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$144,530.44
average estimate
Ranks #53 of 86 zips
-47.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$45,156.37
average estimate
Ranks #77 of 87 zips
-39.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.