1Greater OST / South Union
Greater OST / South Union, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Houston · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 87,925 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 21,367
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 | 14 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 12 | 56.2 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 8 | 37.4 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 8 | 37.4 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 436 | 2,040.5 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 561 | 2,625.5 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 444 | 2,078 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 9.4 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 96 | 449.3 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 211 | 987.5 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 6 | 28.1 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 4 | 18.7 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 285.5 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 14 | 65.5 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 203 | 950.1 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 73 | 341.6 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 264 | 1,235.6 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 80 | 374.4 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 131 | 613.1 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 25 | 117 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 295 | 1,380.6 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 23 | 107.6 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 202 | 945.4 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 63 | 294.8 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 2 | 9.4 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 28 |
| Violence | 1,443 |
| Robbery | 96 |
| Theft and burglary | 916 |
| Drugs | 156 |
| Damage and public order | 520 |
| Other | 65 |
Questions about crime in Greater OST / South Union
- Is Greater OST / South Union safe?
- Greater OST / South Union: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Greater OST / South Union?
- Greater OST / South Union: Weighted crime: 87,925 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater OST / South Union?
- Recorded homicides in Greater OST / South Union (12 months to June 2026): 3.
