Is Austin or Crest Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Crest Hill is safer than Austin (Safety Score 71/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,089 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 71% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Crest Hill has a 77% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 49.2x 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 | Crest Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,088.9 | +2,620.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 179.8 | +287.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 5.0 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 30.0 | +37.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 20.0 | +65.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 124.9 | +182.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 909.1 | +2,332.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 259.7 | +185.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 564.4 | +1,633.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 84.9 | +513.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Crest Hill safer?
Crest Hill is safer with a total crime rate of 1,089 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Crest Hill has 179.8. Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill, IL
Crest Hill, Illinois, a Will County community, was incorporated in 1960. It sits along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal, and its population is around 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 71/100 and a population coverage of 20,020, Crest Hill has a total crime rate of 1,088.9 per 100,000 residents.