Click on the image to the left to read more about crime in Houston. John Whitmire ran primarily on making Houston safer; well, he failed. In fact, there really isn’t much he can brag about, so he is bragging that he finally got one MLK Parade in Houston. That is not to brag about.
As we examine Houston’s crime statistics for 2025, it becomes clear that while some categories have shown improvement, others present ongoing challenges that require continued attention and resources. The data encompasses various crime types from violent offenses like homicides and aggravated assault to property crimes including burglary and motor vehicle theft. These statistics, compiled from the Houston Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, provide a detailed picture of public safety trends that directly impact the quality of life for Houston’s diverse communities.
Houston’s crime statistics for 2025 reveal a city experiencing mixed trends in public safety. The homicide rate of 6.2 per 100,000 during the first half of 2025 represents a concerning 4.1% increase from the same period in 2024, though it remains below the peak levels seen in 2021. This uptick in homicides is particularly significant given Houston’s size and demographic diversity, with 112 homicides recorded by May compared to 104 in the same period the previous year. The city’s violent crime rate has climbed to 1,180 per 100,000, reflecting broader challenges in maintaining public safety across Houston’s expansive urban landscape.
Canadians should avoid coming here. Look at what happened to a family that came to Houston.
This family’s Texas holiday took a devastating turn on Christmas Eve. They’re now stranded in the U.S., unable to return home until at least Monday.
A Canadian family visiting the U.S. for the holidays is seeking help after thieves stole nearly all of their belongings, including their passports, leaving them stranded far from home.
Mingchu Shih said she and her family traveled to the United States for what was supposed to be a joyful Christmas vacation, with stops planned in several cities.
“Our planning is from arriving in Dallas through Houston to San Antonio, Austin, see Big Bend, New Mexico and fly back from New Mexico,” Shih said.
Those plans unraveled on Christmas Eve while the family was dining at a dumpling restaurant in Houston. Shih said they parked their car in a nearby lot after seeing a sign indicating restaurant customers were allowed to park there.
When they returned, they found the vehicle had been broken into.
“My daughter said, ‘Why is the wind coming?’ and then we looked at the back,” Shih said. “Oh my God, it was smashed.”
The thieves took all of the family’s luggage along with laptops, tablets, a cellphone, credit cards and all four of their Canadian passports, Shih said.
With the recent immigrant Stephen Miller in charge of ICE, expect the worst, a side trip to El Salvador courtesy of Donald Trump and the US government.
2025 Crime Stats for Houston.
