APD Crime Search
Interactive Map Guide

Our Goal

The Austin Police Department is committed to community engagement and accessibility. Along with our Open Policing Data Release initiative, the APD Crime Search map allows the community search for reported crimes by location.
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APDOpenDataAssets@austintexas.gov

What is the Crime Search Map?

The Crime Search map provides visual representations of reported crime within a specified area.
You can interact with the map to explore the number, type, and location of crimes.
Utilize the address search bar to learn more about crime patterns in your community.

Important Notes

  • Certain reported crimes have been excluded from this view due to the inclusion of location details.
  • The Crime Viewer map offers extensive search customization options. This guide is designed to introduce you to the basic search features.

How to Seach for Crimes in Your Area

  • Select the Crime Search magnifying glass tool from the toolbar at the top of the page.
  • Type an address into the Start typing an Address here... search box. Adjust additional settings as needed and click Submit.
    • ** TIP FOR BEST USE: When entering an address in the search bar, begin typing and wait for the Crime Search to suggest an address, as shown in the image on the right. **

  • Interact with the map by clicking between the tabs in the table at the bottom of the screen.

  • Hovering over a specific crime will highlight the corresponding location on the map.

  • Note that the Crime Description is located in the right column of the table.

  • Save the data from the table by clicking on the 4 lines in the panel at the top of the table. Then select how you'd like to save the information.

About the Data

  • Data consists of specific Part I crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto theft, and arson) and Part II crimes (all other offenses) that would be of major concern to residents.
  • Data provided represents only calls for police service where a formal, written report was made and does not include other calls for police service that did not result in a written report.
  • This data includes unfounded offenses, meaning that after further investigation, the police determined that the reported offense did not occur (unfounded reports comprise approximately 3-5% of all reported offenses).
  • Data is updated monthly. Therefore, it represents information at a particular point in time and does not mirror the dynamic nature of the Austin Police Department database.
  • Totals may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics.
  • Any differences between offenses reported in this report and the Uniform Crime Report are due to differences in time of report, reporting requirements, and the inclusion of unfounded cases.
  • Due to changes in the computerized programs that capture statistical data, caution should be used when comparing data to prior years.
  • "Non-Indexed" crime includes all other crimes. These crimes include simple assaults, forgery, weapon violations, drugs, criminal mischief, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, various city ordinances, and many others.
  • "Total Indexed" crime is not a cross total of the individual type crimes listed on the report. Criminal negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter are not included under the "Murder" heading. However, they are considered indexed crimes and are included in the Total Indexed Crimes column.

How to use this information

Don't rely on statistics alone. Statistics can lead to false impressions. For example, locations near shopping centers or commercial property may appear to have a high crime rate simply because of minor shoplifting cases.
Gather a variety of information. Visit neighborhoods and observe the surroundings. Are the homes and yards well-maintained? Are residents walking with children or pets? Are children playing unsupervised? If so, residents probably feel safe. Are burglar bars frequently used? If so, residents have probably experienced significant crime. Talk to residents or contact neighborhood associations for more information.