Is Austin or Eastlake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Eastlake is safer than Austin (Safety Score 43/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,923 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 48% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Eastlake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 57.0x 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
Violent
Property
Total
Eastlake — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Austin, TX
Eastlake, OH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Eastlake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,922.5 | +1,786.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 254.8 | +212.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 40.5 | +27.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 5.8 | +79.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 208.5 | +98.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,667.7 | +1,574.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 46.3 | +398.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,523.0 | +675.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 98.4 | +500.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Eastlake safer?
Eastlake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,923 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 48% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Eastlake has 254.8. Eastlake 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 Eastlake, OH
Eastlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, sits along Lake Erie. It's home to Classic Park, a minor league baseball stadium, and has a population of around 17,000. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 17,269, Eastlake has a total crime rate of 1,922.5 per 100,000 residents.