2Greater Fifth Ward
Greater Fifth Ward, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Houston · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 73,609 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 20,310
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 | 5 | 24.6 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 10 | 49.2 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 14 | 68.9 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 9 | 44.3 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 339 | 1,669.1 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 465 | 2,289.5 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 294 | 1,447.6 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 3 | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 66 | 325 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 148 | 728.7 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 5 | 24.6 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 206.8 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 14 | 68.9 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 154 | 758.2 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 68 | 334.8 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 223 | 1,098 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 111 | 546.5 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 127 | 625.3 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 26 | 128 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 199 | 979.8 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 44 | 216.6 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 116 | 571.1 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 56 | 275.7 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4.9 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 33 |
| Violence | 1,101 |
| Robbery | 66 |
| Theft and burglary | 765 |
| Drugs | 153 |
| Damage and public order | 359 |
| Other | 57 |
Questions about crime in Greater Fifth Ward
- Is Greater Fifth Ward safe?
- Greater Fifth Ward: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Greater Fifth Ward?
- Greater Fifth Ward: Weighted crime: 73,609 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater Fifth Ward?
- Recorded homicides in Greater Fifth Ward (12 months to June 2026): 5.
