Austin neighborhood

Crime in Highland Park West / Balcones

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Highland Park West / Balcones neighborhood of Austin, TX.

93Reported incidents

3,568Residents

$175,716Median income

At a glance

Highland Park West / Balcones crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Highland Park West / Balcones crime map

Reported crime density across and around Highland Park West / Balcones.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Highland Park West / Balcones

Theft31

Assault23

Burglary10

DUI/Traffic8

Retail Theft8

Vandalism5

Drug Offense4

Sexual Offense2

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Highland Park West / Balcones

TheftMar 31, 2026
5500 BLOCK BALCONES DR, Austin, TX 78731
THEFT
TheftMar 23, 2026
3200 BLOCK HANCOCK DR, Austin, TX 78731
THEFT OF LICENSE PLATE
TheftMar 22, 2026
3600 BLOCK EDGEMONT DR, Austin, TX 78731
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
AssaultMar 12, 2026
5300 BLOCK BALCONES DR, Austin, TX 78731
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
DUI/TrafficMar 8, 2026
4500 BLOCK MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX 78731
DWI
TheftMar 3, 2026
3400 BLOCK BARRANCA CIR, Austin, TX 78731
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
TheftFeb 21, 2026
3600 BLOCK LAS COLINAS DR, Austin, TX 78731
THEFT BY EXTORTION
Retail TheftFeb 18, 2026
5500 BLOCK BALCONES DR, Austin, TX 78731
THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING
Sexual OffenseFeb 17, 2026
2200 BLOCK 35TH ST, Austin, TX 78731
ASSAULT BY CONTACT-SEXUAL NATURE
TheftFeb 17, 2026
5100 BLOCK FAIRVIEW DR, Austin, TX 78731
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Highland Park West / Balcones

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FAQ

Highland Park West / Balcones safety: common questions

Is Highland Park West / Balcones a safe neighborhood in Austin?

Highland Park West / Balcones has a crime safety grade of A+, making it one of the safer areas of Austin. Our analysis counted 93 reported incidents in Highland Park West / Balcones, including 26 violent and 67 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Highland Park West / Balcones?

The most frequently reported offense in Highland Park West / Balcones is Theft.