Safest neighborhoods in Austin TX
A calibrated, data-backed view of where crime is lowest in Austin TX. Built on FBI UCR data and benchmarked against national averages so safety scores are honest and comparable.
Updated August 2026 · Built on Census, FBI, EPA, CDC, and modeled signals.
Lowest crime areas
Neighborhoods scoring at the top of the calibrated safety index.
Family-safe picks
Where low crime overlaps with strong schools and walkability.
Trend direction
Whether safety in Austin TX is improving, stable, or declining.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the safest neighborhood in Austin TX?
- The safest neighborhoods in Austin TX score highest on our calibrated 0–100 safety index, which blends FBI UCR violent and property crime data with population-adjusted benchmarks.
- How is the Austin TX safety score calculated?
- We normalize FBI UCR crime rates against national benchmarks and adjust for population, then convert to a 0–100 score so areas are directly comparable.
- Is Austin TX safe overall?
- Austin TX's overall safety depends heavily on the specific neighborhood. Open the report to see a precise area-level breakdown.
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Forecasts are directional, not predictions. Sources: U.S. Census ACS 5-Year, FBI UCR, EPA, CDC, and modeled housing signals.