77338 Safety Report
ZIP • HOUSTON, TXSummary
77338 has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 87 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $149K (-46.1% vs area average), median household income of $76K (+0.9% vs area average), population density of 1,967 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.48% (+4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 77338
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 77338 in Houston, TX receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #8 out of 87 zips analyzed.
159
Total Incidents
13.3
Monthly Average
#8 / 87
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 77338 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 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 77338 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 27 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Houston experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 77338 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 77338 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 37.1% of all incidents (59 cases). This is followed by Misc | Intimidation at 28.3% (45 cases). The top three categories combined represent 84% 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
1,966.73
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #78 of 87 zips
-60.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 87 zips
+4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$148,575.26
average estimate
Ranks #52 of 86 zips
-46.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$75,782.07
average estimate
Ranks #34 of 87 zips
+0.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.