7Greater Uptown
Greater Uptown, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Houston · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 33,583 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 57,978
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 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 24 | 41.4 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 10 | 17.2 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 16 | 27.6 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 184 | 317.4 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 459 | 791.7 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 424 | 731.3 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 12 | 20.7 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 56 | 96.6 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 232 | 400.2 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 9 | 15.5 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 6 | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 1,175 | 2,026.6 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 36 | 62.1 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 680 | 1,172.9 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 244 | 420.8 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 478 | 824.5 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 275 | 474.3 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 77 | 132.8 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 22 | 37.9 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 360 | 620.9 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 35 | 60.4 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 336 | 579.5 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 33 | 56.9 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1.7 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 50 |
| Violence | 1,079 |
| Robbery | 56 |
| Theft and burglary | 3,135 |
| Drugs | 99 |
| Damage and public order | 731 |
| Other | 34 |
Questions about crime in Greater Uptown
- Is Greater Uptown safe?
- Greater Uptown: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Greater Uptown?
- Greater Uptown: Weighted crime: 33,583 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater Uptown?
- Recorded homicides in Greater Uptown (12 months to June 2026): 0.
