Is it okay to walk in Braeburn, Houston?
Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Moderate for Houston
Reported crime around the center of Braeburn is higher than in 76% of areas in Houston, taking into account how many people are usually around. 154 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Braeburn.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Moderate | higher than in 79% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 69% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Moderate | higher than in 72% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Moderate | higher than in 71% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): High, higher than in 86% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 59% of areas.
Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.
What gets reported here
- Simple assault: 32 (21%)
- Vandalism: 19 (12%)
- Theft from vehicle: 19 (12%)
- Theft: 13 (8%)
- Shoplifting: 12 (8%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Braeburn
The areas right next to it range from low to high.
- Sharpstown High
- Brays Oaks High
- Westbury Low
- Meyerland Low
- Westwood High
- Mahatma Gandhi District High
- Gulfton Moderate
- Chinatown Low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within Houston. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Houston Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Jun 30, 2026.