8Central Southwest
Central Southwest, Houston, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in Houston · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 29,489 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 70,775
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 | 4 | 5.7 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 11 | 15.5 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 9 | 12.7 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 14 | 19.8 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 335 | 473.3 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 651 | 919.8 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 509 | 719.2 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 12 | 17 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 80 | 113 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 194 | 274.1 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 3 | 4.2 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 5 | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 284 | 401.3 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 16 | 22.6 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 252 | 356.1 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 158 | 223.2 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 343 | 484.6 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 294 | 415.4 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 147 | 207.7 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 38 | 53.7 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 373 | 527 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 36 | 50.9 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 134 | 189.3 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 65 | 91.8 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 5 | 7.1 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 34 |
| Violence | 1,507 |
| Robbery | 80 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,549 |
| Drugs | 185 |
| Damage and public order | 543 |
| Other | 70 |
Questions about crime in Central Southwest
- Is Central Southwest safe?
- Central Southwest: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Central Southwest?
- Central Southwest: Weighted crime: 29,489 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Central Southwest?
- Recorded homicides in Central Southwest (12 months to June 2026): 4.
