Is Austin or Cypress Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Cypress is safer than Austin (Safety Score 44/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,875 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 49% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Cypress has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 20.4x 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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Cypress — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Cypress, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Cypress | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,875.3 | +1,834.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 285.3 | +182.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 22.7 | +44.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 41.4 | +44.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 221.2 | +86.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,589.9 | +1,652.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 454.9 | -9.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 940.7 | +1,257.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 194.4 | +404.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Cypress safer?
Cypress is safer with a total crime rate of 1,875 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 49% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Cypress has 285.3. Cypress 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 Cypress, CA
Cypress, California, a suburban city in Orange County, is perhaps best known as the home of Los Alamitos Race Course. Its population of over 49,000 residents enjoys a relatively flat terrain, once largely agricultural. With a safety score of 44/100 and a population coverage of 48,367, Cypress has a total crime rate of 1,875.3 per 100,000 residents.