78741 Safety Report
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Summary
78741 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 34 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $269K (-40.1% vs area average), median household income of $66K (-38.6% vs area average), population density of 6,393 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.89% (-1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 78741
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 78741 in Austin, TX receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #33 out of 34 zips analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,061
Total Incidents
171.8
Monthly Average
#33 / 34
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 78741 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (136 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 34. 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 78741 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-04 with 207 incidents, while 2023-09 saw the lowest activity at 140 incidents. On average, this zip in Austin experiences approximately 172 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 78741 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 78741 is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 15.4% of all incidents (318 cases). This is followed by Trespassing | Criminal Trespass at 13.2% (272 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
6,392.94
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 34 zips
+49.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #25 of 34 zips
-1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$269,158.53
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 34 zips
-40.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$65,886.82
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 34 zips
-38.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.