Old West Austin Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • AUSTIN, TXSummary
Old West Austin has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 65 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $1.03M (+143.8% vs area average), median household income of $140K (+57.7% vs area average), population density of 6,507 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.47% (+3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Old West Austin
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Old West Austin in Austin, TX receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #24 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
145
Total Incidents
12.1
Monthly Average
#24 / 65
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Old West Austin show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (12 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Old West Austin reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 0 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Old West Austin tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Old West Austin is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 25.5% of all incidents (37 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault With Injury at 11.7% (17 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
6,507.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #18 of 65 neighborhoods
+7.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 65 neighborhoods
+3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,027,175
average estimate
Ranks #2 of 65 neighborhoods
+143.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$140,203.62
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 65 neighborhoods
+57.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.