9South Belt / Ellington
South Belt / Ellington, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Houston · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 23,586 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 61,362
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 | 4.9 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 12 | 19.6 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 12 | 19.6 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 11 | 17.9 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 206 | 335.7 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 483 | 787.1 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 324 | 528 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 9 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 43 | 70.1 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 150 | 244.5 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 125.5 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 10 | 16.3 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 285 | 464.5 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 194 | 316.2 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 239 | 389.5 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 238 | 387.9 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 39 | 63.6 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 10 | 16.3 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 277 | 451.4 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 23 | 37.5 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 100 | 163 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 20 | 32.6 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 3 | 4.9 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 35 |
| Violence | 1,022 |
| Robbery | 43 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,194 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Damage and public order | 400 |
| Other | 23 |
Questions about crime in South Belt / Ellington
- Is South Belt / Ellington safe?
- South Belt / Ellington: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Belt / Ellington?
- South Belt / Ellington: Weighted crime: 23,586 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Belt / Ellington?
- Recorded homicides in South Belt / Ellington (12 months to June 2026): 3.
