Riverside Safety Report
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Summary
Riverside 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 $316K (-24.9% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-25.0% vs area average), population density of 10,807 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.16% (+0.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Riverside
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Riverside 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #63 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
803
Total Incidents
66.9
Monthly Average
#63 / 65
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Riverside show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (62 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 12. 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 Riverside reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-10 with 82 incidents, while 2023-06 saw the lowest activity at 50 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 67 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Riverside tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Riverside is Trespassing | Criminal Trespass, accounting for 16.3% of all incidents (131 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief at 13.3% (107 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
10,806.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 65 neighborhoods
+79.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #30 of 65 neighborhoods
+0.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$316,380
average estimate
Ranks #45 of 65 neighborhoods
-24.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$66,643.26
average estimate
Ranks #49 of 65 neighborhoods
-25.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.