HOUSTON – Houston residents now have an online tool to track crime in their neighborhoods thanks to a new interactive dashboard launched by the City of Houston.
The website, hosted on the city’s Power BI platform, allows users to explore detailed crime data across Houston, from violent offenses to property crimes, and break it down by location and type. Residents can view trends, compare neighborhoods and gain a clearer picture of safety where they live and work.
The dashboard uses interactive data visualizations so users can:
- See types of crimes reported across Houston
- Analyze patterns by neighborhood or police beat
- Filter by offense category and time period
- Spot trends that could affect their community
Because the tool uses official data from the Houston Police Department and related public safety agencies, it provides residents with up-to-date and transparent statistics rather than anecdotal information.
The city’s Office of Policing Reform and Accountability says the platform is designed to help strengthen public trust and build awareness around policing and crime trends.
The Office of Policing Reform and Accountability has an updated PATH Dashboard where you can explore Houston’s Policing Analytics & Transparency Hub for clear, accessible insights into public safety and accountability.
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) March 2, 2026
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Houston’s crime figures remain among the highest in major U.S. cities.
Experts and public data show that violent and property crime rates in Houston are generally above national averages, with thousands of incidents reported each year.
While crime impacts different neighborhoods in varying ways, having easy access to local crime data helps residents make informed decisions, whether they’re considering where to buy a home, advocating for public safety resources, or simply keeping a closer eye on trends near them.
The dashboard is free and publicly accessible, meaning anyone with a smartphone or computer can use it. Officials encourage residents to explore the site regularly as crime patterns change and new data is added.
As the city continues to embrace data-driven transparency, this crime tracker joins other tools like the Community Crime Map and monthly HPD reports, giving Houstonians more context and clarity about public safety than ever before.