Austin neighborhood

Crime in West Congress

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

655Reported incidents

3,530Residents

$60,886Median income

At a glance

West Congress crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

134

Violent incidents

521

Property incidents

Drug Offense

Most common offense

Map

West Congress crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Congress.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in West Congress

Drug Offense233

Theft141

Assault111

Burglary61

Vandalism37

DUI/Traffic28

Other15

Weapons13

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Congress

Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
500 BLOCK BEN WHITE BLVD SVRD, Austin, TX 78745
POSS CONTROLLED SUB/NARCOTIC
TheftApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK ST ELMO RD, Austin, TX 78745
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
500 BLOCK STASSNEY LN, Austin, TX 78745
POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
AssaultMar 31, 2026
5500 BLOCK CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78745
ASSAULT WITH INJURY
Drug OffenseMar 31, 2026
300 BLOCK RADAM LN, Austin, TX 78745
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
VandalismMar 31, 2026
4100 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78745
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Drug OffenseMar 31, 2026
4300 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78745
POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
AssaultMar 29, 2026
4300 BLOCK CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78745
ASSAULT WITH INJURY-FAM/DATING VIO
AssaultMar 28, 2026
4300 BLOCK 1ST ST, Austin, TX 78745
ASSAULT BY CONTACT
AssaultMar 27, 2026
100 BLOCK ST ELMO RD, Austin, TX 78745
HARASSMENT

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Congress

North LoopA-6,624 residents RiataA-2,263 residents WestgateA-4,248 residents Triangle StateA-1,840 residents

FAQ

West Congress safety: common questions

Is West Congress a safe neighborhood in Austin?

West Congress has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Austin. Our analysis counted 655 reported incidents in West Congress, including 134 violent and 521 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Congress?

The most frequently reported offense in West Congress is Drug Offense.