Is Austin or El Dorado Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, El Dorado is safer than Austin (Safety Score 50/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,692 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 54% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where El Dorado has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 76.1x 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 | El Dorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,692.3 | +2,017.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 270.5 | +197.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.7 | -1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 46.4 | +21.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 23.2 | +62.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 193.2 | +114.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,421.8 | +1,820.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 162.3 | +282.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,058.7 | +1,139.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 200.9 | +397.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or El Dorado safer?
El Dorado is safer with a total crime rate of 1,692 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while El Dorado has 270.5. El Dorado 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 El Dorado, KS
El Dorado, Kansas, a city established along the Walnut River, is home to Butler Community College. It boasts a population of around 13,000 residents in Butler County. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 12,941, El Dorado has a total crime rate of 1,692.3 per 100,000 residents.