6Lawndale / Wayside
Lawndale / Wayside, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Houston · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 37,503 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 11,831
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 | 1 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 8 | 67.6 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 2 | 16.9 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 3 | 25.4 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 67 | 566.3 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 137 | 1,158 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 83 | 701.5 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 8.5 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 19 | 160.6 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 50 | 422.6 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 676.2 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 2 | 16.9 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 61 | 515.6 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 27 | 228.2 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 91 | 769.2 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 51 | 431.1 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 44 | 371.9 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 18 | 152.1 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 94 | 794.5 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 118.3 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 75 | 633.9 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 12 | 101.4 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 13 |
| Violence | 288 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft and burglary | 363 |
| Drugs | 62 |
| Damage and public order | 183 |
| Other | 12 |
Questions about crime in Lawndale / Wayside
- Is Lawndale / Wayside safe?
- Lawndale / Wayside: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Lawndale / Wayside?
- Lawndale / Wayside: Weighted crime: 37,503 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Lawndale / Wayside?
- Recorded homicides in Lawndale / Wayside (12 months to June 2026): 1.
