2South Main
South Main, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Houston · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 81,634 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 10,356
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 | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 57.9 | 32.9 |
| Sodomy | 5 | 48.3 | 19.3 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fondling | 3 | 29 | 27.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 130 | 1,255.3 | 613.5 |
| Simple assault | 246 | 2,375.4 | 1,136.5 |
| Intimidation | 213 | 2,056.8 | 850.7 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 5 | 48.3 | 13.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 31 | 299.3 | 186.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 95 | 917.3 | 442.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 9.7 | 7.5 |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 511.8 | 731.4 |
| Theft from a building | 6 | 57.9 | 38.1 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 218 | 2,105.1 | 888.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 108 | 1,042.9 | 338.2 |
| Other theft | 143 | 1,380.8 | 720 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 84 | 811.1 | 511.2 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 49 | 473.2 | 310.4 |
| Drug equipment offences | 11 | 106.2 | 87.5 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 207 | 1,998.8 | 739.3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 16 | 154.5 | 99.4 |
| Trespassing | 97 | 936.7 | 483 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 27 | 260.7 | 114.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 9.7 | 6.1 |
Source: Houston Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 14 |
| Violence | 594 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Theft and burglary | 709 |
| Drugs | 60 |
| Damage and public order | 320 |
| Other | 28 |
Questions about crime in South Main
- Is South Main safe?
- South Main: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 88 places in Houston (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Main?
- South Main: Weighted crime: 81,634 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Main?
- Recorded homicides in South Main (12 months to June 2026): 1.
