OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in University Place, Houston?
Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Low for Houston
Reported crime around the center of University Place is lower than in 56% of areas in Houston, taking into account how many people are usually around. 133 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 University Place.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | lower than in 62% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 72% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 52% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | lower than in 62% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 62% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 51% of areas.
Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.
What gets reported here
- Shoplifting: 71 (53%)
- Theft from vehicle: 13 (10%)
- Simple assault: 12 (9%)
- Burglary: 11 (8%)
- Theft: 8 (6%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around University Place
The areas right next to it are all low.
- Rice Village Low
- Texas Medical Center Very low
- Museum District Low
- Greenway Low
- Central City Low
- Montrose Very high
- River Oaks Very low
- Braeswood 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.