Barton Hills Safety Report
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Summary
Barton Hills has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 65 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $540K (+28.1% vs area average), median household income of $90K (+0.8% vs area average), population density of 2,831 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.23% (+0.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Barton Hills
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Barton Hills in Austin, TX receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 65 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #17 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
278
Total Incidents
23.2
Monthly Average
#17 / 65
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Barton Hills show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (36 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Austin, TX can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Barton Hills reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-10 with 152 incidents, while 2024-02 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 69% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Barton Hills tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Barton Hills is Theft | Theft From Person, accounting for 48.6% of all incidents (135 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief at 14.7% (41 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Austin, TX helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
2,831.43
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #58 of 65 neighborhoods
-53.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #28 of 65 neighborhoods
+0.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$539,759.41
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 65 neighborhoods
+28.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$89,602.29
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 65 neighborhoods
+0.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.