Is Austin or Culver City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Culver City (Safety Score 11/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 6,530 for Culver City — 43% lower. Austin has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Culver City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 25.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
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Culver City — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Culver City, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Culver City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 6,530.1 | -2,820.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 667.3 | -199.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 26.0 | +41.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 296.0 | -210.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 345.3 | -38.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 5,862.8 | -2,620.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 615.4 | -170.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 4,735.9 | -2,537.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 511.5 | +87.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Culver City safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 6,530 for Culver City — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Culver City has 667.3. Austin 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 Culver City, CA
Culver City, home to Sony Pictures Studios, is a Westside Los Angeles County city. It's geographically central to the L.A. metro area, with a diverse population of around 40,000 residents. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 38,514, Culver City has a total crime rate of 6,530.1 per 100,000 residents.