Is Austin or Cottage Grove Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Cottage Grove is safer than Austin (Safety Score 34/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,230 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 40% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Cottage Grove has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 92.7x 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 | Cottage Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,230.2 | +1,479.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 272.9 | +194.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.4 | -2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 37.6 | +30.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 37.6 | +47.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 188.2 | +119.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,957.3 | +1,284.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 150.6 | +294.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,656.2 | +542.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 150.6 | +448.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Cottage Grove safer?
Cottage Grove is safer with a total crime rate of 2,230 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 40% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Cottage Grove has 272.9. Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, OR
Cottage Grove, the "Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon," is a small city in Lane County, nestled in the southern Willamette Valley. Its population is approximately 10,000 residents, with a median age of around 40. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 10,627, Cottage Grove has a total crime rate of 2,230.2 per 100,000 residents.