3East Houston
East Houston, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Houston · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 57,863 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 21,252
How accurate: in 2026-06, 93% of the 88 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-06 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Houston Police Department (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 2 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 28.2 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 8 | 37.6 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 9 | 42.3 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 218 | 1,025.8 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 367 | 1,726.9 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 309 | 1,454 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 59 | 277.6 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 131 | 616.4 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 602.3 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 7 | 32.9 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 136 | 639.9 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 61 | 287 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 192 | 903.4 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 156 | 734 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 72 | 338.8 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 10 | 47.1 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 220 | 1,035.2 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 30 | 141.2 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 154 | 724.6 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 32 | 150.6 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4.7 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 23 |
| Violence | 894 |
| Robbery | 59 |
| Theft and burglary | 812 |
| Drugs | 82 |
| Damage and public order | 404 |
| Other | 33 |
Questions about crime in East Houston
- Is East Houston safe?
- East Houston: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in East Houston?
- East Houston: Weighted crime: 57,863 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in East Houston?
- Recorded homicides in East Houston (12 months to June 2026): 2.
