Is Austin or Chippewa Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Chippewa Falls is safer than Austin (Safety Score 79/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 889 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 76% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chippewa Falls has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 67.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Austin, TX
Chippewa Falls, WI
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Chippewa Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 888.8 | +2,820.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 218.8 | +248.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 41.0 | +26.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 13.7 | +71.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 164.1 | +143.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 670.0 | +2,571.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 41.0 | +404.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 574.3 | +1,623.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 54.7 | +543.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Chippewa Falls safer?
Chippewa Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 889 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Chippewa Falls has 218.8. Chippewa Falls has lower violent crime.
About Austin, TX
Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," is a rapidly growing city in Central Texas. Situated on the Colorado River, it's the state capital and home to a diverse population, including many young professionals drawn to its tech industry. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 984,613, Austin has a total crime rate of 3,709.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Falls, a city of 14,000 in Western Wisconsin, is known for Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, founded in 1867. Situated along the Chippewa River, it was historically a lumber town. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 14,626, Chippewa Falls has a total crime rate of 888.8 per 100,000 residents.