Houston neighborhood

Crime in West University Place

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

12Reported incidents

16,862Residents

$247,585Median income

At a glance

West University Place crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

West University Place crime map

Reported crime density across and around West University Place.

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Composition

Reported offenses in West University Place

Theft8

Retail Theft1

Robbery1

Sexual Offense1

Vandalism1

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West University Place

RobberyOct 25, 2025
10 Annapolis Ct, West Unv Pl 77005, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism | Robbery
Sexual OffenseOct 5, 2025
2700-2799 Holcombe Blvd W, Houston 77025, Tx
Forcible rape
VandalismJul 24, 2025
5599 Weslayan St, Houston 77005, Tx
Destruction, damage, vandalism
TheftApr 28, 2025
5599 Weslayan St, Houston 77005, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
TheftApr 10, 2025
6125 Kirby Dr, Houston 77005, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
TheftApr 7, 2025
2410 Polk St, Houston 77003, Tx
False pretenses, swindle
TheftMar 25, 2025
4001 Bissonnet St, West Unv Pl 77005, Tx
Motor vehicle theft
TheftFeb 17, 2025
4001 Bissonnet St, West Unv Pl 77005, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle
Retail TheftFeb 8, 2025
3900 Bissonnet St, Houston 77005, Tx
Shoplifting
TheftFeb 4, 2025
4001 Bissonnet St, West Unv Pl 77005, Tx
Theft from motor vehicle

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FAQ

West University Place safety: common questions

Is West University Place a safe neighborhood in Houston?

West University Place has a crime safety grade of A+, making it one of the safer areas of Houston. Our analysis counted 12 reported incidents in West University Place, including 2 violent and 10 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West University Place?

The most frequently reported offense in West University Place is Theft.