Houston neighborhood

Crime in River Oaks

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

271Reported incidents

8,237Residents

$234,827Median income

At a glance

River Oaks crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

230

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

River Oaks crime map

Reported crime density across and around River Oaks.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in River Oaks

Theft149

Assault37

Burglary20

Other18

Retail Theft15

DUI/Traffic11

Vandalism11

Drug Offense6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in River Oaks

TheftDec 30, 2025
3736 Westheimer Rd, Houston 77027, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
OtherDec 28, 2025
2120 Westheimer Rd, Houston 77019, Tx
All other offenses
VandalismDec 22, 2025
2555 Kirby Dr, Houston 77019, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism
TheftDec 22, 2025
2316 Shepherd Dr S, Houston 77019, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
BurglaryDec 21, 2025
2119 Westheimer Rd, Houston 77019, Tx
Burglary, Breaking and Entering
TheftDec 20, 2025
2706 Westheimer Rd, Houston 77019, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
Drug OffenseDec 18, 2025
2601 Westheimer Rd, Houston 77098, Tx
Drug, narcotic violations | All other offenses | Driving under the influence
TheftDec 16, 2025
2316 Shepherd Dr S, Houston 77019, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
TheftDec 16, 2025
2316 Shepherd Dr S, Houston 77019, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
TheftDec 16, 2025
2330 Shepherd Dr S, Houston 77019, Tx
All other larceny

Nearby

Neighborhoods near River Oaks

The Memorial VillagesA+20,961 residents HearthstoneA4,064 residents The Villages of Bear CreekA4,183 residents Hidden ValleyA4,125 residents

FAQ

River Oaks safety: common questions

Is River Oaks a safe neighborhood in Houston?

River Oaks has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of Houston. Our analysis counted 271 reported incidents in River Oaks, including 41 violent and 230 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in River Oaks?

The most frequently reported offense in River Oaks is Theft.