Is Austin or Durant Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Durant is safer than Austin (Safety Score 14/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,377 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 9% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Durant has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 47.2x 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 | Durant | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,376.5 | +332.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 268.6 | +198.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.8 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 71.9 | -4.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 43.2 | +42.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 148.7 | +158.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,107.9 | +134.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 398.1 | +47.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,546.8 | -348.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 163.1 | +435.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Durant safer?
Durant is safer with a total crime rate of 3,377 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Durant has 268.6. Durant 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 Durant, OK
Durant, Oklahoma, nicknamed the "City of Magnolias," is a southeastern Oklahoma city near the Red River. It is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and serves as the capital of the Choctaw Nation. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 20,850, Durant has a total crime rate of 3,376.5 per 100,000 residents.