Austin Crime Fell Sharply In 2025

Austin closed out 2025 with crime levels falling below pre-pandemic highs, according to new data from the Austin Police Department, marking a significant shift after years of elevated violence during COVID. For KUT, Andrew Weber reports that homicides dropped to 55 in 2025, down from 66 the year before and the lowest level since before 2020, while aggravated assaults fell 13%, robberies declined 5%, and property crime dropped 7% — nearly 20% lower than in 2020. Police officials attribute the decline to stronger coordination across units, faster response times, and more officers back on patrol, while national crime analyst Jeff Asher notes Austin’s improvement mirrors a broader nationwide drop in violent crime, helping return the city closer to historical norms.