10University Place
University Place, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in Houston · 5/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,308 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 18,604
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 | 1 | 5.4 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 4 | 21.5 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 6 | 32.3 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 5.4 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 5 | 26.9 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 16 | 86 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 55 | 295.6 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 61 | 327.9 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 7 | 37.6 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 73 | 392.4 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 5.4 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 5.4 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 956.8 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 9 | 48.4 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 152 | 817 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 32 | 172 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 98 | 526.8 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 71 | 381.6 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 10 | 53.8 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 2 | 10.8 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 77 | 413.9 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 11 | 59.1 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 59 | 317.1 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 3 | 16.1 | 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 16 |
| Violence | 134 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 615 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Damage and public order | 147 |
| Other | 3 |
Questions about crime in University Place
- Is University Place safe?
- University Place: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in University Place?
- University Place: Weighted crime: 17,308 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in University Place?
- Recorded homicides in University Place (12 months to June 2026): 1.
