Crime Rate in Houston, Texas (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Houston based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Houston has a violent crime rate of 1148.2 per 100,000 residents, 220% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Houston is 13.8 per 100K, with 320 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 5.2% compared to the previous year.
- →Houston's violent crime rate is above the Texas state average of 389.4/100K.
2,319,160
Population
1148.2
Violent Rate
13.8
Murder Rate
4293.5
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Houston increased by +5.2% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Houston by type:
1.2%
Murder
6.4%
Rape
23.9%
Robbery
68.6%
Assault
How Houston Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,319,160 | 1148.2 | 13.8 | 4293.5 |
| 2023 | 2,304,406 | 1091.6 | 14.9 | 4507.6 |
| 2022 | 2,276,533 | 1141.5 | 19.0 | 4581.7 |
| 2021 | 2,339,252 | 1210.9 | 19.8 | 4105.9 |
| 2020 | 2,346,155 | 1256.3 | 17.1 | 4178.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Houston?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1148.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4293.5 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Houston safe?
Houston receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 98th percentile for safety.
How does Houston compare to the national average?
Houston's violent crime rate of 1148.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.