Is Austin or Cortland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Cortland is safer than Austin (Safety Score 16/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,181 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 14% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Cortland has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 57.3x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Cortland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,180.8 | +528.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 226.8 | +240.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 40.7 | +26.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 11.6 | +73.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 174.5 | +132.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,954.0 | +287.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 325.6 | +119.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,581.9 | -383.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 46.5 | +552.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Cortland safer?
Cortland is safer with a total crime rate of 3,181 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Cortland has 226.8. Cortland 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 Cortland, NY
Cortland, "The Crown City," sits in Central New York's hills. Home to SUNY Cortland, it's a small city with a population around 19,000. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 17,197, Cortland has a total crime rate of 3,180.8 per 100,000 residents.