Economic growth and development in Houston’s East End are dependent on a safe environment for businesses and the community. The Houston Police Department and Harris County Precinct 6 Constable’s office play important roles in ensuring that the District’s 16 square mile area are well served. Business owners can request a site visit by HPD or Precinct 6 to have their property evaluated and proactively reduce the risk of criminal activity.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- For emergencies call 911
- Harris County Precinct 6 Constable – 713-274-3400
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- HPD Dispatch – 713-884-3131
- HPD Eastside Division – 832-395-1580
- HPD South Central Division – 832-394-0200
- HPD Southeast Division – 832-394-1600
- TABC (Houston office) – 713-426-7900
CRIME TRENDS
Crime is down in the East End compared to the rest of the City of Houston according to HPD crime statistics over the past 3 years. The following Crime trend chart illustrates the changes in the number of reported crimes over the past 13-months. For more details about crime in the East End, click the “Current Crime Statistics” button below.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
LOCK – TAKE – HIDE
The East End District implemented a Lock-Take-Hide program in partnership with East End property management groups to help reduce incidents of auto theft and burglary. Signs in parking lots remind patrons to lock their vehicles and take or hide possessions.
NO TRESPASS AFFIDAVIT
In order for the Houston Police Department or Harris County Precinct 6 Constable to enter the premise of your home or business in your absence to enforce all applicable trespass laws, a signed and notarized trespass affidavit must be on file with their respective offices. Please feel free to download the following trespass affidavit forms and return notarized completed copies to the East End District HQ located at 3211 Harrisburg Blvd. where we will be happy to file on your behalf. Please direct any questions to Precinct 6.
DOWNLOADS
- HPD Residential No Trespass Affidavit
- HPD Business No Trespass Affidavit
- Pct. 6 Business/Residential No Trespass Affidavit
REPORTING STREET LAMP OUTAGES
Anyone can report streetlamp outages, and CenterPoint will repair them at no cost to the person reporting the outage. When you see a lamp not working, write down the six-digit number found on the street side of the pole as you will need to enter it so CenterPoint knows the location.
BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS
The East End District is committed to providing information and guide resources in supporting our business community to be better prepared for catastrophic events. Our goal is to identify gaps in District preparedness related to communication, information sharing and lack of preparedness programs.