West University Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • AUSTIN, TXSummary
West University has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 65 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $219K (-47.9% vs area average), median household income of $19K (-79.1% vs area average), population density of 38,500 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.73% (-7.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West University
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West University 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 #63 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
358
Total Incidents
29.8
Monthly Average
#63 / 65
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West University show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (46 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 West University 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 West University tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West University is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 29.9% of all incidents (107 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Harassment at 13.4% (48 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% 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
38,499.57
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 65 neighborhoods
+537.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #64 of 65 neighborhoods
-7.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$219,355.56
average estimate
Ranks #59 of 65 neighborhoods
-47.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$18,595.79
average estimate
Ranks #65 of 65 neighborhoods
-79.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.