Westgate Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • AUSTIN, TXLoading Map...
Summary
Westgate has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 65 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $391K (-7.2% vs area average), median household income of $84K (-5.5% vs area average), population density of 4,491 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.84% (+0.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Westgate
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westgate 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #38 out of 65 neighborhoods analyzed.
142
Total Incidents
11.8
Monthly Average
#38 / 65
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Westgate show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 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 Westgate reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-10 with 17 incidents, while 2023-12 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Austin experiences approximately 12 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like Westgate tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Westgate is Trespassing | Criminal Trespass, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents (40 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief at 23.2% (33 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
4,490.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #48 of 65 neighborhoods
-25.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #33 of 65 neighborhoods
+0.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$390,873.53
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 65 neighborhoods
-7.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$84,039.58
average estimate
Ranks #34 of 65 neighborhoods
-5.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.