Statistics About The Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Houston

In this post, we present a detailed analysis of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Houston based on a range of alarming crime statistics. From crime rates well above national averages to specific incidents and trends, each neighborhood’s safety profile is scrutinized to provide insight into the challenging security landscape in these areas.

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"Second Ward, Houston reports a crime rate of 65% above the national average."

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"Sunnyside suburb in Houston has a crime density of 125.19 ( number of crimes per square mile)."

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"In Downtown Houston, the crime rate is 570% higher than compared to the national median."

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"Greater Fifth Ward has a violent crime rate of 91.27 per 1,000 residents."

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"In Greenspoint, Houston, 1 in 13 residents have a chance of being a victim of crime."

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"Sharpstown, Houston has an escalating vehicular theft rate, contributing to a crime index rating of 18 (100 being the safest)."

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"Southwest Houston has a crime rate that is 116% higher than the national average."

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"Greater Third Ward residents have a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim of crime."

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"South Park neighborhood has a crime index of 7, making it safer than only 7% of U.S. cities."

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"Acres Homes neighborhood has an average year over year crime rate increase of 6%."

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"Gulfton neighborhood in Houston had over 550 reported crimes in just one month."

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"The neighborhood of Northside-Northline has a 36% higher crime rate than the Houston average."

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"The Braeburn neighborhood crime rate is 213% higher than the national average."

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"In Settegast, you have a 1 in 87 chance of becoming a crime victim."

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"The Eastex - Jensen area has a crime rate that is 246% higher than the national average."

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"In Houston's Mid West neighborhood, the property crime rate is 90.49 per 1000 residents."

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"In Independence Heights, the probability of being affected by violent crimes is 1 in 37."

The statistics presented highlight the concerning crime rates across various neighborhoods in Houston, with many areas showing a significant deviation from national averages. The data reveals a stark reality with neighborhoods like Second Ward, Downtown Houston, and Braeburn experiencing crime rates well above the norm. The prevalence of violent crimes in areas like Greater Fifth Ward and Independence Heights further emphasizes the challenges faced by residents. This analysis underscores the importance of community safety initiatives and strategic law enforcement efforts to address the high crime rates in these neighborhoods.