Austin neighborhood

Crime in MLK

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

708Reported incidents

5,494Residents

$47,883Median income

At a glance

MLK crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

335

Violent incidents

373

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

MLK crime map

Reported crime density across and around MLK.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in MLK

Assault285

Theft149

Drug Offense94

Burglary47

Vandalism38

DUI/Traffic23

Weapons16

Robbery13

Latest reports

Recent incidents in MLK

AssaultApr 1, 2026
1000 BLOCK SPRINGDALE RD, Austin, TX 78721
FAMILY DISTURBANCE
TheftApr 1, 2026
3200 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78723
BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
1100 BLOCK SPRINGDALE RD, Austin, TX 78721
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
AssaultApr 1, 2026
1600 BLOCK J J SEABROOK DR, Austin, TX 78721
HARASSMENT
AssaultMar 31, 2026
3200 BLOCK MANOR RD, Austin, TX 78723
TERRORISTIC THREAT
VandalismMar 31, 2026
TILLERY ST, Austin, TX 78723
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
BurglaryMar 30, 2026
2000 BLOCK ANCHOR LN, Austin, TX 78723
BURGLARY NON RESIDENCE
AssaultMar 29, 2026
3000 BLOCK 51ST ST, Austin, TX 78723
HARASSMENT
Drug OffenseMar 29, 2026
SARA DR, Austin, TX 78721
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
AssaultMar 28, 2026
4500 BLOCK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Austin, TX 78721
DISTURBANCE - OTHER

Nearby

Neighborhoods near MLK

RiversideB-13,878 residents MLK-183C+9,725 residents Pecan Springs-SpringdaleC5,766 residents RosewoodD+5,338 residents

FAQ

MLK safety: common questions

Is MLK a safe neighborhood in Austin?

MLK has a crime safety grade of C, making it a mid-range area of Austin. Our analysis counted 708 reported incidents in MLK, including 335 violent and 373 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in MLK?

The most frequently reported offense in MLK is Assault.