There has been a significant decrease in the crime rate in Houston. The city has seen a 20% decrease in murders in 2023 compared to 2022, with 348 murders reported throughout the city by the Houston Police Department. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office also reported a 15% decrease in murders, with 118 murders responded to in 2023.
Furthermore, Houston has also seen a 25.4% drop in overall violent crime in the first three months of 2024. There were 4,488 reports in the first three months of 2024, compared to 6,016 reports in 2023. The year-over-year, first-quarter data shows declines from 2023 to 2024 in almost every crime category, including assaults (28.2% decrease), sex-related offenses (37.3% decrease), robberies (30.9% decrease), and burglaries (35.3% decrease).
Overall, the crime rate in Houston appears to be falling significantly, which is a positive development for the safety and well-being of the city’s residents.
