Crime Safety Grade

A-

Austin, TX Crime Rate

Lower crime than 77% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 173+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Austin Safe?

With an overall crime index of 83, Austin has a 17% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 278. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Crystal Mountain earning an A+ grade while Rosewood rates D+.

Crime Index Comparison

Austin
83
Texas Avg
110
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
83
17% below average
Violent Crime
90
10% below average
Property Crime
91
9% below average
Safe Areas
98%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Austin

1 in 278

Property crime: 1 in 275

Where Is It Safe in Austin?

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Austin Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 2% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 17% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 85 ▼ 15%
Assault Violent 90 ▼ 10%
Robbery Violent 95 ▼ 5%
Burglary Property 83 ▼ 17%
Larceny / Theft Property 98 ▼ 2%
Vehicle Theft Property 90 ▼ 10%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Austin Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Davis Springs A+ 8
2 Highpointe A+ 2
3 Bella Lago A+ 20
4 Crystal Mountain A+ 3
5 Lost Creek A+ 10
6 Patterson A+ 3
7 Senna Hills A+ 4
8 Seven Oaks A+ 20
9 The Terraces A+ 3
10 Highland Horizon A+ 14
11 The Preserve at Cueva de Oro A+ 11
12 Bee Caves Woods A+ 15
13 Avery Ranch A+ 4
14 River Hills A+ 26
15 Parkstone A+ 5
16 Circle C A+ 12
17 Belterra A+ 1
18 Spicewood at Bullcreek A+ 9
19 Legend Oaks A+ 11
20 Steiner Ranch A+ 15
21 Rob Roy A+ 32
22 Falconhead A+ 10
23 Western Oaks A+ 18
24 Angelwylde A+ 3
25 Woods of Westlake A+ 5
26 Lake Pointe A+ 4
27 Bauerle Ranch A+ 22
28 Camelot A+ 10
29 Barton Creek West A+ 3
30 Rollingwood A+ 14
31 West Lake Hills A+ 29
32 Regal Oaks A+ 28
33 Big Country A+ 28
34 Polo Club at Rooster Springs A+ 28
35 Sweetwater A+ 30
36 The Homestead A+ 30
37 Silver Spur Ranchettes A+ 28
38 Lewis Mountain A+ 28
39 Davenport Ranch A+ 27
40 Lake Hills A+ 28
41 The Hills A+ 26
42 Las Lomas A+ 34
43 Westminster Glen A+ 45
44 Glenlake A+ 45
45 Flintrock Falls A+ 23
46 Cat Mountain A+ 18
47 The Preserve at Lakeway A+ 56
48 Treemont A+ 26
49 Mount Bonnell A+ 28
50 Travis Country A+ 31
51 Spanish Oaks A+ 30
52 Westview on Lake Austin A+ 50
53 Tarrytown A+ 55
54 Courtyard A+ 48
55 Davenport West A+ 38
56 Rivercrest A+ 39
57 Maple Run A+ 41
58 Lakeway A+ 46
59 Highland Park West / Balcones A+ 43
60 Rough Hollow A+ 104
61 Granada Hills A+ 31
62 Stratford Hills A+ 54
63 Long Canyon A+ 67
64 Highland Hills A+ 56
65 Jester A+ 48
66 Lakewood A+ 43
67 River Place A+ 46
68 Countryside A+ 37
69 Lake South A+ 72
70 West Oak Hill A+ 64
71 Sendera A+ 54
72 Allandale A 79
73 Barton Creek A 37
74 Hudson Bend A 117
75 Easton Park A 41
76 Buffalo Gap A 117
77 Costa Bella A 117
78 Rosedale A 105
79 University of Texas - Austin A 33
80 Crestview A 81
81 Coldwater Canyon A 104
82 Greenshores A 104
83 McKinney A 41
84 Franklin Park A 52
85 Milwood A 90
86 Onion Creek A 57
87 Northwest Hills A 78
88 Laurel Oaks A 70
89 Comanche Trail A 137
90 Grandview Hills A 137
91 Westover Hills A 98
92 Zilker A 132
93 Canyon Creek A 45
94 Angus Valley A 98
95 Barton Hills A 125
96 Woods of Brushy Creek A 71
97 Balcones Woods A 104
98 Old West Austin A 137
99 East Oak Hill A 91
100 Cherry Creek A 80
101 Great Hills A 75
102 Balcones Village A 98
103 Mesa Park A 117
104 Auditorium Shores A 144
105 Scofield Farms A 60
106 North Shoal Creek A 142
107 Zilker Park A 145
108 Wooten A 124
109 Hunter's Chase A 72
110 Brentwood A 140
111 Anderson Mill A 113
112 Travis Heights / South River City A 150
113 Spyglass / Barton's Bluff A 133
114 Forest North Estates A 130
115 Hyde Park A 155
116 South Manchaca A 124
117 Wells Branch A 82
118 Garrison Park A 108
119 Gracywoods A- 80
120 Southeast A- 105
121 Windsor Hills A- 99
122 Dawson A- 137
123 Cherrywood / French Place A- 131
124 North Loop A- 144
125 Riata A- 88
126 West Congress A- 119
127 Westgate A- 120
128 Triangle State A- 165
129 Highland A- 116
130 Deep Eddy A- 117
131 Mueller A- 134
132 North Campus A- 179
133 Arboretum A- 150
134 Quail Hollow A- 99
135 Downtown A- 178
136 Hancock A- 167
137 East Congress A- 117
138 Sweetbriar A- 113
139 Johnston Terrace A- 113
140 Bouldin Creek A- 169
141 The Domain A- 139
142 Colony Park B+ 93
143 St. Edwards B+ 146
144 Northwoods at Avery Ranch B+ 183
145 Parker Lane B+ 148
146 University Hills B+ 108
147 Montopolis B+ 134
148 Gateway B+ 145
149 Leffer Commercial B+ 136
150 Los Indios B+ 142
151 North Austin Civic Association B+ 144
152 South Lamar (SoLa) B+ 159
153 Chestnut B+ 116
154 West Campus B+ 172
155 Heritage Hills B+ 142
156 North Lamar B+ 154
157 Govalle B+ 139
158 East Cesar Chavez B+ 149
159 Galindo B 177
160 Holly B 151
161 Saint John B 154
162 Pleasant Valley B 152
163 Windsor Park B 142
164 Central East Austin / East Side B 145
165 North Burnet B 165
166 Georgian Acres B- 166
167 Blackland B- 133
168 Coronado Hills B- 176
169 Riverside B- 180
170 MLK-183 C+ 148
171 MLK C 165
172 Pecan Springs-Springdale C 139
173 Rosewood D+ 174

Austin Crime by Zip Code

78739
A+ Index: 13
78732
A+ Index: 29
78737
A+ Index: 16
78738
A+ Index: 19
78730
A+ Index: 54
78733
A+ Index: 19
78746
A+ Index: 38
78736
A+ Index: 40
78734
A+ Index: 71
78749
A+ Index: 48
78717
A Index: 25
78748
A Index: 52
78703
A Index: 103
78731
A Index: 71
78757
A Index: 106
78735
A Index: 88
78756
A Index: 123
78750
A Index: 76
78726
A Index: 66
78759
A Index: 92
78747
A Index: 64
78729
A Index: 111
78745
A Index: 103
78727
A Index: 78
78725
A Index: 30
78704
A Index: 150
78728
A Index: 84
78712
A Index: 31
78710
A Index: 3
78701
A- Index: 177
78751
A- Index: 154
78744
A- Index: 67
78742
A- Index: 116
78754
A- Index: 73
78719
A- Index: 95
78774
A- Index: 179
78722
A- Index: 126
78724
A- Index: 72
78758
A- Index: 129
78753
B+ Index: 125
78705
B+ Index: 166
78741
B+ Index: 154
78752
B Index: 147
78755
B Index: 160
78723
B Index: 137
78702
B Index: 150
78721
C Index: 155

Austin Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,685,520
Median Income
$75,752
Home Value
$358,543
Median Rent
$1,346
Home Ownership
46%

Racial Demographics

White
71.5%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
32.6%
Asian
6.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Austin?
Austin has an overall crime index of 83, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 98% of neighborhoods in Austin are rated A or B for safety.
Is Austin safe to live in?
Austin has a crime safety grade of A-. Very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Austin?
The safest neighborhoods in Austin based on crime data include Crystal Mountain, Barton Creek West, Angelwylde, Bella Lago, and Belterra. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Austin crime compare to the national average?
Austin's overall crime index is 83 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 17% lower than the typical US city.

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