78717 Safety Report
ZIP • AUSTIN, TXSummary
78717 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 34 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $346K (-23.2% vs area average), median household income of $145K (+35.5% vs area average), population density of 2,938 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 98.42% (+4.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 78717
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 78717 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 zip was compared against 34 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 zip in Austin, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #8 out of 34 zips analyzed.
254
Total Incidents
21.2
Monthly Average
#8 / 34
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 78717 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 1. 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 78717 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 zip in Austin experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 78717 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 78717 is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 26.8% of all incidents (68 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Harassment at 20.5% (52 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
2,938.16
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #23 of 34 zips
-31.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
98.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #2 of 34 zips
+4.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$345,513.04
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 34 zips
-23.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$145,481.2
average estimate
Ranks #7 of 34 zips
+35.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.