Is Austin or Covington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Covington is safer than Austin (Safety Score 15/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,285 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 11% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Covington has a 62% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 46.4x 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 | Covington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,285.3 | +424.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 179.1 | +288.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.7 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 33.0 | +34.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 61.3 | +24.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 80.1 | +227.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,106.2 | +135.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 315.8 | +129.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,342.6 | -144.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 447.8 | +150.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Covington safer?
Covington is safer with a total crime rate of 3,285 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 11% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Covington has 179.1. Covington 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 Covington, WA
Covington, originally a logging settlement named for Richard Covington, sits in King County, Washington. This suburban community, incorporated in 1997, is characterized by its family-oriented population and proximity to the Cascade foothills. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 21,216, Covington has a total crime rate of 3,285.3 per 100,000 residents.