9Greater Heights
Greater Heights, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Houston · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 27,204 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 47,659
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 | 2 | 4.2 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 10 | 21 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 6 | 12.6 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 12 | 25.2 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 124 | 260.2 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 255 | 535.1 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 281 | 589.6 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 3 | 6.3 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 46 | 96.5 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 196 | 411.3 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 2.1 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 2.1 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 202 | 423.8 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 18 | 37.8 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 774 | 1,624 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 238 | 499.4 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 374 | 784.7 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 425 | 891.8 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 75 | 157.4 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 27 | 56.7 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 310 | 650.5 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 43 | 90.2 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 176 | 369.3 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 15 | 31.5 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2.1 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 28 |
| Violence | 663 |
| Robbery | 46 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,229 |
| Drugs | 102 |
| Damage and public order | 529 |
| Other | 16 |
Questions about crime in Greater Heights
- Is Greater Heights safe?
- Greater Heights: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Greater Heights?
- Greater Heights: Weighted crime: 27,204 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater Heights?
- Recorded homicides in Greater Heights (12 months to June 2026): 2.
