2Greater Third Ward
Greater Third Ward, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Houston · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 75,638 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 16,571
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 | 3 | 18.1 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 9 | 54.3 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 8 | 48.3 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 3 | 18.1 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 223 | 1,345.7 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 355 | 2,142.3 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 273 | 1,647.5 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 24.1 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 58 | 350 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 157 | 947.4 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 6 | 36.2 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 3 | 18.1 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 162.9 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 24 | 144.8 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 318 | 1,919 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 28 | 169 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 296 | 1,786.3 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 81 | 488.8 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 211 | 1,273.3 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 46 | 277.6 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 245 | 1,478.5 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 43 | 259.5 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 87 | 525 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 49 | 295.7 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 2 | 12.1 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 20 |
| Violence | 855 |
| Robbery | 58 |
| Theft and burglary | 940 |
| Drugs | 257 |
| Damage and public order | 375 |
| Other | 51 |
Questions about crime in Greater Third Ward
- Is Greater Third Ward safe?
- Greater Third Ward: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Greater Third Ward?
- Greater Third Ward: Weighted crime: 75,638 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater Third Ward?
- Recorded homicides in Greater Third Ward (12 months to June 2026): 3.
