Is Austin or Crystal Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Crystal Lake is safer than Austin (Safety Score 66/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,208 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 67% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Crystal Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 24.0x 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 | Crystal Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,207.6 | +2,501.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 104.7 | +362.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 48.7 | +19.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 4.9 | +80.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 51.1 | +256.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,102.9 | +2,139.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 102.3 | +342.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 927.6 | +1,270.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 73.0 | +525.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Crystal Lake safer?
Crystal Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,208 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Crystal Lake has 104.7. Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake, Illinois, a city named for its spring-fed lake, is home to over 40,000 residents in McHenry County. It was originally two separate communities, Nunda and Crystal Lake, before consolidating. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 41,074, Crystal Lake has a total crime rate of 1,207.6 per 100,000 residents.