Residents across The Colonies saw a stronger visible law enforcement presence in June as Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies increased proactive patrol activity, business checks and parking enforcement throughout Harris County MUD No. 102.

The June 2026 activity report shows 1,689 total calls for service, up from 1,439 in May — an increase of 250 calls, or about 17 percent. The figures include deputy-initiated patrol work, traffic enforcement, property checks and responses to reported incidents, meaning the total should not be interpreted as the number of crimes committed.

For families, homeowners and businesses in The Colonies, the month-to-month comparison offers a closer look at where deputies were spending their time and which reported concerns may warrant continued attention.

Harris County MUD No. 102 contracts with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, rather than a constable’s office, to provide law enforcement services in the district. The agency is led by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Proactive Patrols Increase Across The Colonies

The largest overall change came in proactive patrols, meetings and checks, which rose from 996 in May to 1,222 in June. That represents 226 additional activities and an increase of nearly 23 percent.

Deputies also conducted substantially more checks at commercial and shared community locations:

Parking lot checks increased more than sevenfold, while business checks nearly tripled. The numbers point to an expanded focus on commercial areas, gathering places and other locations where visible patrols can help discourage theft, vehicle crime and unwanted activity.

Water tower checks remained one of the largest patrol categories despite declining slightly from 582 to 563.

Previous My Neighborhood News reports have similarly tracked deputy visibility at MUD facilities, neighborhood streets, parks, schools and commercial areas as part of the district’s broader public safety strategy.

Stolen Vehicles Rise While Vehicle Burglaries Remain Unchanged

Vehicle-related incidents increased from 23 in May to 29 in June.

The most notable change was in reported stolen vehicles, which rose from one to five. Burglaries of motor vehicles held steady at two, while suspicious vehicle calls declined from 20 to 15.

Because the report covers only two months, the increase does not by itself establish a long-term crime trend. Still, the rise in stolen vehicles gives residents a practical reason to continue locking doors, taking keys and key fobs inside, removing valuables and avoiding leaving vehicles running unattended.

Vehicle-related activity has been a recurring area of attention in previous HCMUD 102 monthly reports.

Abandoned Vehicles Drive Increase in Parking Activity

Parking initiatives rose from 31 in May to 40 in June.

Deputies stickered 10 vehicles, compared with eight the previous month. Reports of illegally parked vehicles decreased slightly from 18 to 17, but abandoned vehicles climbed from five to 13.

The increase in abandoned vehicle reports accounted for most of the month’s growth in parking-related activity. For residents, these figures also show how parking complaints can lead to follow-up work such as identifying vehicle owners, issuing notices and determining whether a vehicle meets the legal standard for removal.

Traffic Activity Remains Relatively Steady

Traffic-related activity changed little from May to June.

Monthly traffic incidents increased from 263 to 265, while traffic stops declined slightly from 251 to 249. The report recorded 18 accident-related incidents in June, compared with 17 in May.

Overall monthly accidents increased from 17 to 21.

The decline in special traffic initiatives does not mean traffic enforcement stopped. Deputies still conducted 249 traffic stops during June, and total traffic activity remained nearly unchanged.

Property and Suspicious-Incident Reports Edge Higher

Monthly unlawful takings increased from eight to nine. Burglaries rose from three to four, while thefts remained unchanged at five.

Assaults declined from four to three.

Suspicious incidents increased from 26 to 30, including a rise in suspicious-person calls from six to 15. At the same time, suspicious-vehicle reports declined.

These categories represent reported and recorded activity and may include calls that did not result in an offense report, arrest or criminal charge. Month-to-month totals are most useful as indicators of where residents are reporting concerns and where deputies are directing attention.

What the June Report Means for Residents

The June comparison presents a mixed picture.

Overall calls increased, and stolen-vehicle and abandoned-vehicle reports deserve attention. At the same time, assaults declined, theft totals remained level and deputies carried out substantially more proactive patrols and checks.

The sharp growth in parking lot and business checks may also reflect a deliberate shift in patrol priorities rather than a direct response to an equal increase in crime.

Residents can support neighborhood safety by securing vehicles, removing valuables, reporting suspicious behavior promptly and providing dispatchers with detailed descriptions when possible. Social media posts can alert neighbors, but emergencies and suspected criminal activity should be reported directly to law enforcement.

For emergencies, call 911. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number is 713-221-6000.

Monthly reports provide a snapshot rather than a final judgment about neighborhood safety. Watching the data over several months will help residents and local officials determine whether June’s increases represent temporary fluctuations or developing patterns.

Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for continued coverage of Harris County Sheriff’s Office activity, public safety updates and community developments affecting The Colonies.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.