Is Austin or Clinton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Clinton is safer than Austin (Safety Score 79/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 859 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 77% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Clinton has a 95% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 41.7x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Clinton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 859.1 | +2,850.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 88.9 | +378.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 8.5 | -1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 4.2 | +63.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 4.2 | +81.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 71.9 | +235.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 770.2 | +2,471.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 118.5 | +326.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 609.4 | +1,588.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 42.3 | +556.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Clinton safer?
Clinton is safer with a total crime rate of 859 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 77% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Clinton has 88.9. Clinton 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 Clinton, UT
Clinton, Utah, a growing city in Davis County, sits on the northern edge of the Wasatch Front. Once primarily agricultural, it was incorporated in 1964 and now features a younger, family-oriented demographic. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 23,630, Clinton has a total crime rate of 859.1 per 100,000 residents.