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Is Houston, TX safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 813 Houston neighborhoods we score (average 71/100), 500 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 313 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

Safest neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1Fosters Mill· HoustonFosters Mill is a serene village located in the master-planned community of Kingwood in northeast Houston, renowned for its towering pine trees and…94Go
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  2. 2Wilchester· HoustonWilchester is a quintessential Memorial-area neighborhood defined by mature oak canopies, expansive mid-century and modern single-family homes, and…94Go
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  3. 3Kelliwood Park· HoustonKelliwood Park is a quiet, upscale residential neighborhood in the greater Houston/Katy area, characterized by mature trees, custom single-family…94Go
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  4. 4City Place· HoustonCity Place (formerly Springwoods Village) is an upscale mixed-use development featuring corporate campuses, waterfront parks, and contemporary dining…93Go
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  5. 5Hilshire Woods· HoustonHilshire Woods is a tranquil, tree-shaded single-family residential community situated adjacent to Spring Valley Village and Spring Branch. Defined…93Go
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All Houston neighborhoods by safety score

Go — 253 areas

Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.

Go, stay aware — 247 areas

Fine with normal city awareness.

Caution — 302 areas

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

No-go after dark — 11 areas

Not recommended for casual walking around.

Houston safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Houston?

Fosters Mill scores highest at 94/100, followed by Wilchester (94) and Kelliwood Park (94).

Is Houston safe to walk at night?

In the 253 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 313 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Houston areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Sunnyside (Houston) (33), Kelly Village (35), Greenspoint (Houston) (38). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Houston neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.