Is Austin or Englewood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Englewood is safer than Austin (Safety Score 23/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,801 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 24% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Englewood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 74.7x 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 | Englewood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,800.8 | +908.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 129.0 | +338.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 38.0 | +29.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 15.2 | +70.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 75.9 | +231.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,671.7 | +570.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 182.2 | +263.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,330.2 | -132.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 159.4 | +439.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Englewood safer?
Englewood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,801 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Englewood has 129.0. Englewood 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 Englewood, OH
Englewood, a Dayton suburb founded in 1841, is home to the annual Art Festival. This city in Montgomery County has a population of over 13,000. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 13,175, Englewood has a total crime rate of 2,800.8 per 100,000 residents.