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Crime in Central Southwest

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX.

4,383Reported incidents

70,758Residents

$61,624Median income

At a glance

Central Southwest crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,616

Violent incidents

2,767

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Central Southwest crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central Southwest.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central Southwest

Theft1,396

Assault1,394

Other330

Retail Theft307

Vandalism302

Burglary217

Drug Offense140

Robbery105

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central Southwest

TheftDec 31, 2025
1725 Claremont Garden Cir, Houston 77047, Tx
Motor vehicle theft
AssaultDec 31, 2025
11900 Oakmoor Pkwy, Houston 77045, Tx
Simple assault
AssaultDec 31, 2025
1608 Claremont Garden Cir, Houston 77047, Tx
Intimidation
AssaultDec 31, 2025
13859 Post Oak Rd S, Houston 77045, Tx
Aggravated Assault
AssaultDec 31, 2025
12262 Kirkgard Dr, Houston 77045, Tx
Intimidation
BurglaryDec 31, 2025
14334 Buffalo Speedway, Houston 77045, Tx
Burglary, Breaking and Entering
TheftDec 31, 2025
4419 Oakside Dr, Houston 77053, Tx
All other larceny
VandalismDec 30, 2025
4400 Airport Blvd W, Houston 77045, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism
VandalismDec 30, 2025
12806 Buffalo Speedway, Houston 77045, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism
AssaultDec 30, 2025
808 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston 77047, Tx
Intimidation

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central Southwest

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FAQ

Central Southwest safety: common questions

Is Central Southwest a safe neighborhood in Houston?

Central Southwest has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Houston. Our analysis counted 4,383 reported incidents in Central Southwest, including 1,616 violent and 2,767 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central Southwest?

The most frequently reported offense in Central Southwest is Theft.