77201 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77201 has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $331K (+20.0% vs area average), median household income of $139K (+85.0% vs area average), population density of 4,742 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 68.46% (-24.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77201
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77201 in Houston, TX receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other zips in the region. This area ranks #83 out of 87 zips analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
17
Total Incidents
1.4
Monthly Average
#83 / 87
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77201 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (5 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 19:00 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 77201 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 4 incidents, while 2025-10 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 45% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77201 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77201 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 47.1% of all incidents (8 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 29.4% (5 cases). The top three categories combined represent 88% 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
4,742
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #42 of 87 zips
-3.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
68.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #87 of 87 zips
-24.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$330,600
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 86 zips
+20.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$139,038
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 87 zips
+85.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.