Houston, Texas has unfortunately struggled with high crime rates in recent years. According to statistics from
, the city's violent crime rate is 50.4, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, and aggravated assault. In addition, property crime in Houston is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 63.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Houston and the need for continued efforts to address and reduce these numbers.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Houston violent crime is 50.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Houston property crime is 63.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Houston, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Houston, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Houston, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.