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South Houston, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South Houston Police Department serves the city of South Houston, TX in Harris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,595 violent crimes and 2,224 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.3 per 100k, 32.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate114.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,595 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate216.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,224 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate152.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,326 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate38.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents555 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime114.5C1595106.2+7.8%
Property Crime216.3D2224163.6+32.2%
Rape25.4F383.5+619.6%
Robbery12.7F1565.8+118.6%
Burglary25.4C34124.0+5.9%
Larceny152.7D1326116.4+31.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft38.2F55522.2+72.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Deer Park 0 miles
A 57.5
C 157.4
Violent: 49.8% lower
Property: 27.2% lower
Galena Park 0 miles
A 29.4
A 97.9
Violent: 74.4% lower
Property: 54.7% lower
La Porte 0 miles
D 158.5
C 150.4
Violent: 38.4% higher
Property: 30.4% lower
Nassau Bay 0 miles
A 59.0
C 157.3
Violent: 48.5% lower
Property: 27.3% lower
Lakeview 0 miles
A 30.1
A 30.1
Violent: 73.7% lower
Property: 86.1% lower