Houston neighborhood

Crime in Downtown

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

5,752Reported incidents

17,931Residents

$80,072Median income

At a glance

Downtown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,585

Violent incidents

4,167

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Downtown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Downtown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Downtown

Theft2,341

Assault1,222

Other845

Vandalism357

DUI/Traffic175

Drug Offense152

Sexual Offense150

Arrest145

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Downtown

OtherDec 31, 2025
630 La Branch St, Houston 77002, Tx
All other offenses
TheftDec 31, 2025
901 Ih 45 Fwy S, Houston 77002, Tx
Counterfeiting, forgery | Driving under the influence
DUI/TrafficDec 31, 2025
2100 Bell St, Houston 77003, Tx
Driving under the influence
OtherDec 31, 2025
1200 Travis St, Houston 77002, Tx
All other offenses
TheftDec 31, 2025
1611 Caroline St, Houston 77002, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
OtherDec 31, 2025
1944 Rusk St, Houston 77010, Tx
All other offenses
TheftDec 31, 2025
1501 Caroline St, Houston 77002, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism | Theft from motor vehicle
TheftDec 31, 2025
1404 Leeland, Houston 77002, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle | Destruction, damage, vandalism
TheftDec 31, 2025
1600 Caroline St, Houston 77002, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
TheftDec 31, 2025
1310 Leeland, Houston 77002, Tx
Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessory

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Downtown

MontroseA-33,430 residents LangwoodA-9,503 residents NorthshoreA-30,542 residents WoodforestA-19,293 residents

FAQ

Downtown safety: common questions

Is Downtown a safe neighborhood in Houston?

Downtown has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Houston. Our analysis counted 5,752 reported incidents in Downtown, including 1,585 violent and 4,167 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Downtown?

The most frequently reported offense in Downtown is Theft.