4Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Houston · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 51,008 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 6,203
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 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 3 | 48.4 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 16.1 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 29 | 467.5 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 47 | 757.7 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 42 | 677.1 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 11 | 177.3 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 23 | 370.8 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 2 | 32.2 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 32.2 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 0 | 0 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 640 | 10,317.6 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 45 | 725.5 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 73 | 1,176.8 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 40 | 644.8 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 11 | 177.3 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 3 | 48.4 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 99 | 1,596 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 129 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 22 | 354.7 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 8 | 129 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 16.1 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 4 |
| Violence | 118 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft and burglary | 825 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Damage and public order | 129 |
| Other | 9 |
Questions about crime in Fourth Ward
- Is Fourth Ward safe?
- Fourth Ward: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Fourth Ward?
- Fourth Ward: Weighted crime: 51,008 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Fourth Ward?
- Recorded homicides in Fourth Ward (12 months to June 2026): 0.
