South Lamar Safety Report
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Summary
South Lamar has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 65 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $475K (+12.7% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-2.3% vs area average), population density of 7,981 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.37% (-1.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for South Lamar
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South Lamar 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 #46 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
248
Total Incidents
20.7
Monthly Average
#46 / 65
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in South Lamar show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (26 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 South Lamar reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-07 with 31 incidents, while 2024-05 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 21 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 22% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like South Lamar tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in South Lamar is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 32.7% of all incidents (81 cases). This is followed by Trespassing | Criminal Trespass at 13.7% (34 cases). The top three categories combined represent 57% 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
7,980.97
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 65 neighborhoods
+32.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #45 of 65 neighborhoods
-1.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$475,051.35
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 65 neighborhoods
+12.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$86,844.17
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 65 neighborhoods
-2.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.