Austin neighborhood

Crime in Dawson

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

497Reported incidents

3,143Residents

$58,724Median income

At a glance

Dawson crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

116

Violent incidents

381

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Dawson crime map

Reported crime density across and around Dawson.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Dawson

Theft159

Assault100

Drug Offense75

Burglary47

Retail Theft43

Vandalism25

DUI/Traffic24

Weapons7

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Dawson

Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
2400 BLOCK CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING
VandalismMar 31, 2026
100 BLOCK CUMBERLAND RD, Austin, TX 78704
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
2400 BLOCK CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING
TheftMar 30, 2026
3700 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78704
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
AssaultMar 27, 2026
3500 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78704
ASSAULT WITH INJURY-FAM/DATING VIO
AssaultMar 27, 2026
3500 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78704
ASSAULT WITH INJURY-FAM/DATING VIO
Drug OffenseMar 25, 2026
100 BLOCK LA VISTA ST, Austin, TX 78704
POSS CONTROLLED SUB/NARCOTIC
DUI/TrafficMar 24, 2026
2500 BLOCK CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
TheftMar 24, 2026
100 BLOCK HAVANA ST, Austin, TX 78704
AUTO THEFT
BurglaryMar 24, 2026
500 BLOCK FORT MC GRUDER LN, Austin, TX 78704
BURGLARY NON RESIDENCE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Dawson

SoutheastA-2,799 residents Windsor HillsA-8,773 residents Cherrywood / French PlaceA-5,009 residents North LoopA-6,624 residents

FAQ

Dawson safety: common questions

Is Dawson a safe neighborhood in Austin?

Dawson has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Austin. Our analysis counted 497 reported incidents in Dawson, including 116 violent and 381 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Dawson?

The most frequently reported offense in Dawson is Theft.