Crime Reports
AUSTIN POLICE DATA DISCLAIMER:
Please read and understand the following information.
This dataset contains a record of each incident to which APD responded and a report was written.
Please note that a single incident may involve multiple offenses; however, this dataset only reflects the highest-level offense associated with each incident.
Date Range
Data spans from 2003 to the present and is updated weekly.
Data Scope
Only incidents where a report was written are included. Calls for service without a report are not represented.
Offense Representation
Only the most serious offense per incident is shown.
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Understanding the following conditions will help you make the most of the data:
Methodological Differences
Due to differences in data collection methods, results may vary across different data sources.
Data Updates
This database is updated weekly. Running the same or similar searches on different dates may yield different results.
Comparability
Note that this dataset may differ from official police reports or Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics, as totals can change following investigations and final offense classifications.
Liability Disclaimer
Austin Police does not assume liability for any decisions made or actions taken (or not taken) based on the information provided.
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Public Information Requests:
Pursuant to Section 552.301(c) of the Texas Government Code, the City of Austin has designated specific addresses to receive public information requests via email. To request public records held by APD, use the following link:
https://apd-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(0auyup1oiorznxkwim1a1vpj))/supporthome.aspx
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Note:
Group B offenses have been updated to exclude 90A Bad Checks, 90E Drunkenness, and 90H Peeping Tom per APB recommendations in December 2018, applicable January 1, 2021.
The number of Group B offenses, Group B categories, and three-digit UCR offense codes have been updated to align with the removal of 90A Bad Checks, 90E Drunkenness, and 90H Peeping Tom.
Reference:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ucr/documents/nibrs_usermanualv2023.0.pdf
Complete Metadata
| identifier | https://data.austintexas.gov/api/views/fdj4-gpfu |
|---|---|
| issued | 2024-09-06 |
| landingPage | https://data.austintexas.gov/d/fdj4-gpfu |
| theme |
[ "Public Safety" ] |