77061 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77061 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $144K (-47.9% vs area average), median household income of $52K (-31.3% vs area average), population density of 3,060 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.54% (+3.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77061
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77061 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 #45 out of 87 zips analyzed.
995
Total Incidents
82.9
Monthly Average
#45 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77061 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (65 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 77061 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 111 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 83 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 18% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77061 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77061 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 27.4% of all incidents (273 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 19.8% (197 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
3,060.31
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #69 of 87 zips
-37.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #19 of 87 zips
+3.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$143,568.25
average estimate
Ranks #55 of 86 zips
-47.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$51,586.15
average estimate
Ranks #63 of 87 zips
-31.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.