Is Austin or East Providence Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Providence is safer than Austin (Safety Score 83/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 755 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 80% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where East Providence has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 20.7x 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 Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 754.9 | +2,954.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 73.6 | +393.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 37.9 | +29.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 8.4 | +77.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 27.3 | +279.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 681.3 | +2,560.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 61.0 | +384.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 542.5 | +1,655.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 77.8 | +520.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or East Providence safer?
East Providence is safer with a total crime rate of 755 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while East Providence has 73.6. East Providence 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 Providence, RI
East Providence, part of the Providence metropolitan area, sits on the Seekonk River's east bank. Historically home to the first Baptist church in America, it's now a diverse suburban community bordering Massachusetts. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 47,555, East Providence has a total crime rate of 754.9 per 100,000 residents.