Federal Gun Crime Surge in Austin | Austin News

Federal prosecutors in Austin are ramping up gun crime prosecutions, citing a dramatic spike in violent crimes since 2015 — but the data’s story is more nuanced. While homicide rates jumped nearly double and aggravated assaults rose, rape statistics tell a different tale, showing a slight decline when adjusted for population growth. Recent years reveal mixed trends: homicides peaked in 2021 and have ticked up again, assaults have fallen, but rape rates climbed in 2024 and 2025. The cases focus on felons with guns, immigration-related firearm offenses, and other serious charges — and though this federal push is winding down, law enforcement vows to keep collaborating. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b08fbc699c7a8e4