9Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area
Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area, 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: 23,431 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 16,222
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 | 18.5 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 7 | 43.2 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 2 | 12.3 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 6 | 37 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 25 | 154.1 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 68 | 419.2 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 82 | 505.5 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 6.2 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 17 | 104.8 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 60 | 369.9 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 517.8 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 3 | 18.5 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 171 | 1,054.1 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 42 | 258.9 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 96 | 591.8 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 90 | 554.8 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 21 | 129.5 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 9 | 55.5 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 82 | 505.5 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 30.8 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 57 | 351.4 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 7 | 43.2 | 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 15 |
| Violence | 176 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft and burglary | 547 |
| Drugs | 30 |
| Damage and public order | 144 |
| Other | 7 |
Questions about crime in Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area
- Is Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area safe?
- Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area?
- Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area: Weighted crime: 23,431 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area?
- Recorded homicides in Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area (12 months to June 2026): 3.
