Is Austin or East Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Peoria is safer than Austin (Safety Score 26/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 29% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where East Peoria has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 45.0x 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 | East Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,633.4 | +1,076.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 269.7 | +197.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.6 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 59.4 | +8.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 13.7 | +71.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 187.5 | +119.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,363.6 | +878.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 480.0 | -34.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,787.6 | +410.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 96.0 | +502.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or East Peoria safer?
East Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while East Peoria has 269.7. East Peoria 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 East Peoria, IL
East Peoria, a Tazewell County city, sits along the Illinois River. Home to Caterpillar's first factory, it maintains an industrial character and a population of around 23,000 residents. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 21,873, East Peoria has a total crime rate of 2,633.4 per 100,000 residents.