6Near Southwest
Near Southwest, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Houston · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 35,850 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 12,449
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 | 16.1 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 3 | 24.1 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 1 | 8 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 63 | 506.1 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 112 | 899.7 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 98 | 787.2 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 8 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 18 | 144.6 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 55 | 441.8 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 8 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 1,702.9 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 5 | 40.2 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 81 | 650.7 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 43 | 345.4 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 72 | 578.4 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 59 | 473.9 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 34 | 273.1 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 7 | 56.2 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 91 | 731 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 72.3 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 53 | 425.7 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 8 | 64.3 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 4 |
| Violence | 274 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Theft and burglary | 528 |
| Drugs | 41 |
| Damage and public order | 153 |
| Other | 8 |
Questions about crime in Near Southwest
- Is Near Southwest safe?
- Near Southwest: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Near Southwest?
- Near Southwest: Weighted crime: 35,850 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Near Southwest?
- Recorded homicides in Near Southwest (12 months to June 2026): 2.
