Moving from Austin, TX to Everett, WA?
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Is Austin, TX or Everett, WA Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Everett, WA is safer than Austin, TX (Safety Score 13/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,486 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin, TX — 6% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Everett has a 43% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 8.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Austin, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Everett | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,485.9 | +223.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 266.9 | +200.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 5.4 | +1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 32.4 | +35.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 67.4 | +18.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 160.0 | +147.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,219.0 | +22.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 355.0 | +90.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,060.6 | +137.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 803.4 | -204.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Austin, TX to Everett, WA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Everett safer?
Everett, WA is safer with a total crime rate of 3,486 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin, TX — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Everett has 266.9. Everett 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 Everett, WA
Everett, the largest city in Snohomish County, sits on Port Gardner Bay. Home to a large Boeing manufacturing plant, its population is around 110,000. It also hosts Naval Station Everett. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 111,276, Everett has a total crime rate of 3,485.9 per 100,000 residents.