Austin neighborhood

Crime in Chestnut

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Chestnut neighborhood of Austin, TX.

165Reported incidents

2,194Residents

$63,575Median income

At a glance

Chestnut crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

121

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Chestnut crime map

Reported crime density across and around Chestnut.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Chestnut

Theft70

Assault39

Vandalism18

Burglary17

DUI/Traffic8

Drug Offense6

Arrest2

Robbery2

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Chestnut

TheftApr 1, 2026
2800 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
THEFT OF BICYCLE
AssaultMar 23, 2026
1900 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
TheftMar 22, 2026
1300 BLOCK WALNUT AVE, Austin, TX 78702
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
AssaultMar 18, 2026
2800 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
HARASSMENT
BurglaryMar 17, 2026
1300 BLOCK CHICON ST, Austin, TX 78702
BURGLARY NON RESIDENCE
TheftMar 16, 2026
2800 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
THEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
AssaultMar 13, 2026
1700 BLOCK MIRIAM AVE, Austin, TX 78702
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
TheftMar 12, 2026
1900 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
THEFT
AssaultMar 11, 2026
2900 BLOCK 17TH ST, Austin, TX 78702
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
TheftMar 11, 2026
2800 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78702
THEFT OF BICYCLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Chestnut

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FAQ

Chestnut safety: common questions

Is Chestnut a safe neighborhood in Austin?

Chestnut has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Austin. Our analysis counted 165 reported incidents in Chestnut, including 44 violent and 121 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Chestnut?

The most frequently reported offense in Chestnut is Theft.