Moderately Safe · Population: 2,300,000
Houston, Texas is a city with moderate safety levels, with a safety score of 62/100. The violent crime rate of 252.3 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 2,300,000, Houston reported 5,803 violent crimes and 63,202 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 14.7 per 100K |
| Rape | 15.5 per 100K |
| Robbery | 85.3 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 136.8 per 100K |
| Burglary | 470.6 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,874 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 403.4 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 5,802 |
| Property Crimes | 63,202 |
| Total Crimes | 69,004 |
With a safety score of 62/100, Houston is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 92% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.