The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riviera East, Houston, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Riviera East

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Riviera East.

 

Riviera East, Houston, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$7.49 million

Cost of Crime™ for Riviera East, Houston, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $3,576 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Riviera East in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Riviera East, Houston, TX Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Riviera East ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of neighborhoods but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Riviera East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Riviera East is 77.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Riviera East Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Riviera East varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the west areas to 1 in 21 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Riviera East, Houston, TX see the most incidents - about 117 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riviera East, Houston, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Riviera East for 2025 is $7,491,840. This translates to approximately $1,271 per resident and $3,576 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.4% of the median household income in Riviera East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Riviera East Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Riviera East, Houston, TX: $1271
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riviera East is $1,271 per year, which is $807 more than the national average and $716 more than Houston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Riviera East:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $47 more than in Riviera East.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $1,077 less than in Riviera East

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Riviera East for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Riviera East
Cost per Riviera East Resident
Murder
$2.06 million
$350
Rape/Sexual Assault
$367,762
$62
Robbery
$437,822
$74
Assault
$1.79 million
$303
Kidnapping
$35,808
$6
Vehicle Theft
$616,527
$105
Burglary
$357,614
$61
Theft
$793,805
$135
Arson
$19,815
$3
Vandalism
$840,529
$143
Animal Cruelty
$4,526
$1
Drug Crimes
$114,929
$19
Identity Theft
$53,508
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$7,491,840
$1,271

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riviera East, Houston, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Riviera East totals $16,114,051 ($2,734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,605,891 ($4,004 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Riviera East crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Riviera East’s 5,895 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Riviera East Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Riviera East residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
10.56
Robbery
2.361
Rape
1.029
Murder
0.1861
Total Violent Crime
14.13 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.00
Vehicle Theft
6.754
Burglary
6.688
Arson
0.1392
Total Property Crime
39.58 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1002
Drug Crimes
2.636
Vandalism
19.96
Identity Theft
1.173
Animal Cruelty
0.1038
Total "Other" Rate
23.97 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Riviera East is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Riviera East.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D-
D-
C
D-
B
D+
D
D+
B-
D+
B
F
F
F
D+
D-
D+
D-
D
D-
D+
D
D
D-
F
D
D-
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Riviera East is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D+
D+
A
A
A
A
A-
A-
A
A+
A+
B
C+
C+
D-
D+
D+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
D-
D
D
F
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Riviera East is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Riviera East, Houston, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Riviera East schools on SchoolGrade

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