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This dataset contains a record of incidents that the Austin Police Department responded to and wrote a report. Please note one incident may have several offenses associated with it, but this dataset only depicts the highest-level offense of that incident. Data is from 2003 to present. This dataset is updated weekly. Understanding the following conditions will allow you to get the most out of the data provided. Due to the methodological differences in data collection, different data sources may produce different results. This database is updated weekly, and a similar or same search done on different dates can produce different results. Comparisons should not be made between numbers generated with this database to any other official police reports. Data provided represents only calls for police service where a report was written. Totals in the database may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. Pursuant to section 552.301 (c) of the Government Code, the City of Austin has designated certain addresses to receive requests for public information sent by electronic mail. For requests seeking public records held by the Austin Police Department, please submit by utilizing the following link: https://apd-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(0auyup1oiorznxkwim1a1vpj))/supporthome.aspx

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