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Is South Houston, TX safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 South Houston neighborhoods we score (average 60/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 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 South Houston

1South Houston· South HoustonSouth Houston is an independent, densely settled city enclave situated between southeast Houston and Pasadena. It features modest mid-century…60Caution
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Caution — 1 area

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

South Houston· South HoustonSouth Houston is an independent, densely settled city enclave situated between southeast Houston and Pasadena. It features modest mid-century…60Caution
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South Houston safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in South Houston?

South Houston scores highest at 60/100.

Is South Houston safe to walk at night?

In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which South Houston areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are South Houston (60). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score South 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.