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Crime in Independence Heights

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

1,910Reported incidents
15,408Residents
$33,208Median income

At a glance

Independence Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

651
Violent incidents
1,259
Property incidents
Assault
Most common offense

Map

Independence Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Independence Heights.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Independence Heights

Assault535
Theft529
Other267
Burglary133
Vandalism109
Drug Offense103
Retail Theft54
Robbery43

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Independence Heights

  • Theft

    830 Victoria Dr, Houston 77022, Tx

    Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessory

  • Assault

    5050 Yale St, Houston 77018, Tx

    Intimidation

  • Assault

    525 Crosstimbers St, Houston 77022, Tx

    Intimidation

  • Other

    4041 Yale St, Houston 77018, Tx

    All other offenses

  • Weapons

    400 Tidwell Rd E, Houston 77022, Tx

    Weapon law violations | Drug, narcotic violations

  • Theft

    4907 Mercedes Ln, Houston 77022, Tx

    Motor vehicle theft

  • Theft

    450 Rogers St E, Houston 77022, Tx

    Motor vehicle theft

  • Theft

    217 30th St E, Houston 77018, Tx

    Motor vehicle theft

  • Other

    1309 35th St E, Houston 77022, Tx

    All other offenses

  • Theft

    3842 Shepherd Dr N, Houston 77018, Tx

    Theft from motor vehicle

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Independence Heights

North Park ForestC2,344 residentsGreater Third WardC16,159 residentsGreater Fifth WardC-23,097 residentsHouston GardensC-19,945 residents

FAQ

Independence Heights safety: common questions

Is Independence Heights a safe neighborhood in Houston?

Independence Heights has a crime safety grade of C-, making it a mid-range area of Houston. Our analysis counted 1,910 reported incidents in Independence Heights, including 651 violent and 1,259 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Independence Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Independence Heights is Assault.