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Report: Violent crime down in Austin neighborhoods with violence intervention programs
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brianna Hollis , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The report shows that aggravated assaults have dropped significantly, with a 27% decrease from 2021 to 2025.
A report from Scaling Safety has found a decrease in violent crime in Austin neighborhoods. The report shows that aggravated assaults have dropped significantly, with a 27% decrease from 2021 to 2025. Homicides have also decreased, with a 12% drop during the same time period.
The decrease in violent crime is attributed to violence intervention programs in the area. Further details about the report and its findings can be found through Scaling Safety. For more information on the report and its implications for the Austin area, readers can consult the original report from Scaling Safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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