Austin Police Department

Austin Police Department

@Austin_Police

Official account of Austin, TX Police Dept. Do not use for open records requests or police reports (https://cty-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/%2528S%25282bflfm5alk5lh0rdza2famxm%2529%2529/supporthome.aspx?sSessionID=16289057:55505VGPJOD[ZLAQDUTLHHHCYWEYYKQ). FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.

Austin, TX https://www.austintexas.gov/police Joined 2011-09-06 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

202,142

Followers

489

Following

29,549

Tweets

48.5

Avg Engagement

1,621

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Austin_Police's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2011-09-06
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Austin, TX

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,245
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:22.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:26.1
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

The account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in its content. Engagement is likely driven by emergency alerts and community-focused updates.

22.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

26.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

72,566

Total Likes

84,677

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

9

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

33

75th Percentile

43,527

Top Tweet

0.24

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

59.2%

Original

12.9%

Replies

19.6%

Retweets

8.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

64.6%

With Links

18.7%

With #Tags

25.2%

With @Mentions

7.6%

With Emojis

153

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.22

Reply/Original Ratio

0.42

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86.4%

Weekday Posts

13.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#arrivealive (95) #atxtraffic (82) #safetyfirst (46) #oneaustinsafertogether (42) #apd (29) #coffeewithacop (23) #itcanwait (19) #seguridadantetodo (16) #21 (16) #aclfest (15)

Most Mentioned

@chief_chacon (134) @austin_police (118) @austinmobility (91) @austintexasgov (88) @austinhsem (64) @joinapd (52) @txdotaustin (33) @austinenergy (26) @atcems (25) @chief_manley (18)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,922 (59%)
Replies 420 (13%)
Retweets 637 (20%)
Quote Tweets 266 (8%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 637 retweets (20% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,245 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes residents of Austin, local media, and emergency responders. The account also reaches a broader audience interested in public safety and law enforcement activities.

Average

Audience Quality

30.6%

Suspicion Index

45.5%

Low-Quality %

8

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

55.0%

Empty Bio

45.7%

<10 Tweets

5.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

58.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

89.2%

No URL

36.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

35,668,588

Total Potential Reach

8

Median Follower Reach

70

75th Percentile Reach

3.6%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

35.9%

Creators

17,943 accounts

18.5%

Consumers

9,230 accounts

45.7%

Dormant

22,827 accounts

468

Verified Followers

0.94% of total

5.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Austin, TX (7,184) Texas, USA (1,149) Austin, Texas (597) Texas (457) United States (434) Houston, TX (287) Austin (264) Round Rock, TX (199) San Antonio, TX (190) Dallas, TX (167)

807

Verified Followers

0.8% of total

14,187

Protected Accounts

14.05% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@jimmyfallon 50,769,669 Comedian Comedy, TV, Music
@JohnCena 14,100,183 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@jaketapper 3,162,458 Journalist News, Politics, Journalism
@SaraCarterDC 1,506,019 Journalist Investigative journalism, National security, Conservative politics
@JimCantore 1,281,735 Meteorologist Weather, Meteorology, Nature
@anamariecox 1,099,705 Journalist self-care, imperfection, friendship
@MikeyWax 857,527 Musician music, singer-songwriter, new single
@McCoolMichelleL 812,202 Sports Fan God, family, sports
@kilmeade 806,988 Journalist News, Politics, History
@NOH8Campaign 801,090 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

texas (2,985) love (2,743) austin (2,498) life (2,227) mom (2,000) lover (1,396) wife (1,332) music (1,163) tx (1,145) husband (1,069)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (166) #blm (101) #resist (96) #atx (89) #blacklivesmatter (88) #hookem (88) #1 (85) #txlege (80) #texas (69) #2a (67)

49,511

Followers With Bio

51,485

Followers Without Bio

49.02%

% With Bio

50.98%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,245 analyzed

53,288

Combined Engagement

6,098

Total Likes

47,190

Total Retweets

10,658

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Safety Emergency Alerts Community Engagement Law Enforcement Real-Time Updates
Austin Police Depar…
@Austin_Police

RT @Facebook: We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal a…

2021-10-04
Retweets: 43,527 Likes: 0 Engagement: 43,527
Austin Police Depar…
@Austin_Police

This poor kitten was cold and soaking wet! Thankfully, Officer Townsend was on duty and saved it! Officer Townsend was driving on Highway 71 near Golfcourse road when he spotted the kitten in the roadway. Because of Officer Townsend, the kitten is now warm and safe. https://t.co/

2023-02-01
Retweets: 184 Likes: 3,453 Engagement: 3,637
Austin Police Depar…
@Austin_Police

APD is currently on scene of an active shooting incident at Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. All residents are advised to shelter in place and avoid the area. PIO en route. - PIO8

2021-04-18
Retweets: 1,185 Likes: 1,501 Engagement: 2,686
Austin Police Depar…
@Austin_Police

Austin Police Chief Chacon provided an on scene brief today, regarding the incident at Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. Please see attached photo of the suspect, Stephen Broderick, 41 years of age, black male who is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. https://t.co/EVDU64Rph2 https

2021-04-18
Retweets: 1,080 Likes: 1,144 Engagement: 2,224
Austin Police Depar…
@Austin_Police

RT @AustinWater: A City-wide boil water notice has been issued effective immediately. Customers are advised to boil water for 2 minutes bef…

2022-02-06
Retweets: 1,214 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,214

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares real-time incident updates and emergency alerts, which are critical for public safety. It emphasizes community engagement by highlighting officer actions and public service efforts. The use of verified links and clear calls to action (e.g., calling 9-1-1) ensures the audience knows how to respond to emergencies.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 202,142
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Austin_Police reveals an growing Twitter presence with 202,142 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 48.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025