Safest neighborhoods in Houston TX

A calibrated, data-backed view of where crime is lowest in Houston TX. Built on FBI UCR data and benchmarked against national averages so safety scores are honest and comparable.

Updated August 2026 · Built on Census, FBI, EPA, CDC, and modeled signals.

Lowest crime areas

Neighborhoods scoring at the top of the calibrated safety index.

Family-safe picks

Where low crime overlaps with strong schools and walkability.

Trend direction

Whether safety in Houston TX is improving, stable, or declining.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Houston TX?
The safest neighborhoods in Houston TX score highest on our calibrated 0–100 safety index, which blends FBI UCR violent and property crime data with population-adjusted benchmarks.
How is the Houston TX safety score calculated?
We normalize FBI UCR crime rates against national benchmarks and adjust for population, then convert to a 0–100 score so areas are directly comparable.
Is Houston TX safe overall?
Houston TX's overall safety depends heavily on the specific neighborhood. Open the report to see a precise area-level breakdown.

Forecasts are directional, not predictions. Sources: U.S. Census ACS 5-Year, FBI UCR, EPA, CDC, and modeled housing signals.