Houston police crime statistics <\/a>reported 5,540 of cases of theft from vehicles from January through April 2026. <\/p>\nMike Morrison is a regular customer at Axelrad and said he doesn\u2019t mind paying for parking. \u201cYou go to any place in Houston, any venue at all, valet and your car is safer. You park and pay, It\u2019s better than leaving it on the street and having something happen to it,\u201d said Morrison.<\/p>\n
The lot at Alabama street and Almeda street have a scan to pay option, like similar lots around the city. There are also similar signs on the lot shared by Axelrad Beer Garden and two nearby businesses \u2014 Luigi\u2019s and Retrospect.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really happy with the results that we are seeing with less break-ins,\u201d said Grant. \u201cIt is definitely effective. I think that most of the feedback we got from that post is that people feel better having their stuff be secure in their cars,\u201d said Grant after receiving feedback on this new policy online.<\/p>\n
Grant said paid parking revenue helps cover the cost of patrols that now run daily. Managers say the moves are intended to protect customers\u2019 belongings while venue crowds increase for events such as FIFA watch parties and Pride celebrations.<\/p>\n
Axelrad is also offering a 5% to those choosing an alternative transportation method like bike, on foot or by ride\u2011share. All they have to do is tell the bartender before they close to get that 5% off their tab.<\/p>\n
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