3Independence Heights
Independence Heights, 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: 64,446 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 13,256
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 | 15.1 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 7 | 52.8 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 4 | 30.2 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 7 | 52.8 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 153 | 1,154.2 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 216 | 1,629.5 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 190 | 1,433.3 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 40 | 301.8 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 132 | 995.8 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 596 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 18 | 135.8 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 93 | 701.6 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 83 | 626.1 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 201 | 1,516.3 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 92 | 694 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 119 | 897.7 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 39 | 294.2 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 158 | 1,191.9 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 25 | 188.6 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 123 | 927.9 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 32 | 241.4 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 7.5 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 18 |
| Violence | 561 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Theft and burglary | 699 |
| Drugs | 158 |
| Damage and public order | 306 |
| Other | 33 |
Questions about crime in Independence Heights
- Is Independence Heights safe?
- Independence Heights: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Independence Heights?
- Independence Heights: Weighted crime: 64,446 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Independence Heights?
- Recorded homicides in Independence Heights (12 months to June 2026): 2.
