Located in the southeastern region of Texas, Houston, TX County has a reputation for experiencing higher than average levels of crime. According to background information from
, the county's violent crime rate is 23.1, slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Houston, TX County are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Houston, TX County is also higher at 40.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Houston, TX County and the need for continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of its residents. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Houston County violent crime is 23.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Houston County property crime is 40.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Houston, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Palestine, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Palestine, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.