East Congress Safety Report
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Summary
East Congress has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 65 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $297K (-29.5% vs area average), median household income of $86K (-3.1% vs area average), population density of 3,342 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.47% (+0.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Congress
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Congress in Austin, TX receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #39 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
205
Total Incidents
17.1
Monthly Average
#39 / 65
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Congress show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 East Congress reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-09 with 26 incidents, while 2024-03 saw the lowest activity at 14 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 17 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like East Congress tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Congress is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 20.5% of all incidents (42 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Poss Controlled Sub/Narcotic at 13.7% (28 cases). 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
3,341.79
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #56 of 65 neighborhoods
-44.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #26 of 65 neighborhoods
+0.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$297,288.36
average estimate
Ranks #47 of 65 neighborhoods
-29.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$86,168.9
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 65 neighborhoods
-3.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.