Is Austin Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 11,034 crimes were reported in Austin — about 114.3 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 519 traffic crashes in the same window and 6,238 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Austin

11,034
Crimes (12 mo)
+34%vs city rate (114.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
519
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+10%vs city avg 473
6,238
Open violations
+84%vs city avg 3,384

Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Austin

Most common crimes in Austin

  • Battery
    2,543
  • Theft
    1,594
  • Criminal Damage
    1,232
  • Assault
    1,168
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    854
  • Other
    3,643
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  • Battery2,543
  • Theft1,594
  • Criminal Damage1,232
  • Assault1,168
  • Motor Vehicle Theft854
  • Other Offense815
  • Narcotics668
  • Burglary472
  • Deceptive Practice420
  • Robbery317
  • Weapons Violation306
  • Criminal Trespass172
  • Criminal Sexual Assault103
  • Offense Involving Children64
  • Sex Offense55
  • Prostitution49
  • Interference With Public Officer43
  • Public Peace Violation40
  • Homicide37
  • Stalking28
  • Arson27
  • Concealed Carry License Violation8
  • Intimidation6
  • Kidnapping5
  • Liquor Law Violation4
  • Obscenity2
  • Gambling1
  • Human Trafficking1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    405
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    188
  • Vacant Building - Register
    177
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    164
  • Repair Porch System
    159
  • Other
    5,145
Show top 50 of 389 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection405
  • Repair Exterior Wall188
  • Vacant Building - Register177
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#164
  • Repair Porch System159
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas146
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance136
  • Install Smoke Detectors126
  • Repair Exterior Stair115
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr108
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid100
  • File Bldg Registration92
  • Repair Fence85
  • Chimney81
  • Parapet73
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar71
  • Repair Eaves71
  • Maintain Window70
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed70
  • Debris, Excessive70
  • Obstructions In Exit Way70
  • Permit Required - Contractor67
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling66
  • Repair Exterior Door60
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition60
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem60
  • Watchman60
  • Open59
  • Heat Unit Adequately58
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway58
  • Repair Screens56
  • Unknown53
  • Repair Window Sills52
  • Work Not Allowed52
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds51
  • Provide49
  • Chimney Capping48
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect47
  • Repair Lintels46
  • Repair Interior Stair System43
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg43
  • Repair Roof42
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows40
  • Unapproved Heating Device38
  • Submit For Approval Plans38
  • Exposed Wiring37
  • See Inspector Comments36
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work36
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg34
  • Defective Fixtures34

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    345
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    174
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How much crime is there in Austin?

Over the last 12 months, 11,034 crimes were reported in Austin — about 114.3 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Austin community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months. Traffic crashes and open building violations are counted within roughly a half-mile of the center. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; crash and violation counts are compared to the typical Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago & Cook County open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.

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