Police Department Reports Significant Increase in Assaults and Other Crime Amidst Pandemic As reported by KPRC 2 News, there has been a spike in crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In an incident report prepared by the Houston Police Department and provided to KPRC 2 News, there was already a 9% increase in

How Does Houston Rank in Terms of Crime Activity Nationally? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Houston has a population of over 2.3 million people.  Covering 671 square miles[1], Houston is one of the most populated cities in the nation.  Multiple reports indicate that Houston has a higher than