4Near Northside
Near Northside, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Houston · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 45,073 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 24,660
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 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 24.3 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 5 | 20.3 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 13 | 52.7 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 146 | 592.1 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 332 | 1,346.3 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 254 | 1,030 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 8.1 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 55 | 223 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 145 | 588 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 2 | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 636.7 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 19 | 77 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 149 | 604.2 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 80 | 324.4 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 216 | 875.9 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 138 | 559.6 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 115 | 466.3 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 47 | 190.6 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 204 | 827.3 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 40 | 162.2 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 236 | 957 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 36 | 146 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 3 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 24 |
| Violence | 734 |
| Robbery | 55 |
| Theft and burglary | 906 |
| Drugs | 162 |
| Damage and public order | 480 |
| Other | 39 |
Questions about crime in Near Northside
- Is Near Northside safe?
- Near Northside: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Near Northside?
- Near Northside: Weighted crime: 45,073 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Near Northside?
- Recorded homicides in Near Northside (12 months to June 2026): 2.
