The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Southbelt Ellington

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Southbelt Ellington.

 

Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
B
Other Crime Grade
B-

$11.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,654 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Southbelt Ellington 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 Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Southbelt Ellington ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Southbelt Ellington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Southbelt Ellington is 28.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Southbelt Ellington Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Southbelt Ellington varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the north areas to 1 in 61 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX see the most incidents - about 207 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Southbelt Ellington for 2025 is $11,343,370. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,654 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Southbelt Ellington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Southbelt Ellington Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX: $493
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Southbelt Ellington is $493 per year, which is $29 more than the national average and $62 less than Houston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Southbelt Ellington:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $825 more than in Southbelt Ellington.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $299 less than in Southbelt Ellington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Southbelt Ellington for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Southbelt Ellington
Cost per Southbelt Ellington Resident
Murder
$4.30 million
$187
Rape/Sexual Assault
$512,492
$22
Robbery
$392,402
$17
Assault
$1.57 million
$68
Kidnapping
$122,706
$5
Vehicle Theft
$1.27 million
$55
Burglary
$361,431
$16
Theft
$1.37 million
$59
Arson
$75,696
$3
Vandalism
$845,164
$37
Animal Cruelty
$17,473
$1
Drug Crimes
$437,816
$19
Identity Theft
$69,068
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$11,343,370
$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Southbelt Ellington, 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 Southbelt Ellington totals $31,500,745 ($1,369 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $42,844,115 ($1,862 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 Southbelt Ellington 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 north 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 Southbelt Ellington’s 23,010 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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Southbelt Ellington 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 Southbelt Ellington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.374
Robbery
0.5422
Rape
0.3673
Murder
0.0994
Total Violent Crime
3.383 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.48
Vehicle Theft
3.573
Burglary
1.732
Arson
0.1362
Total Property Crime
16.92 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0880
Drug Crimes
2.572
Vandalism
5.141
Identity Theft
0.3878
Animal Cruelty
0.1027
Total "Other" Rate
8.292 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Southbelt Ellington is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Southbelt Ellington.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Southbelt Ellington is lower 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
A+
A
A
C-
D+
D+
C
C-
C-
D
F
F
B
A
A
B-
B+
B+
C-
D-
D-
A
A
A
B-
A+
A+
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Southbelt Ellington is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Southbelt Ellington schools on SchoolGrade

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