Is Austin or Fall River Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fall River is safer than Austin (Safety Score 37/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 42% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Fall River has a 57% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 10.3x 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
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Fall River — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Fall River, MA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Fall River | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,136.6 | +1,572.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 745.0 | -277.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 3.1 | +3.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 60.7 | +7.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 100.5 | -15.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 578.6 | -271.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,391.6 | +1,850.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 231.2 | +213.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 996.1 | +1,202.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 164.3 | +434.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Fall River safer?
Fall River is safer with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Fall River has 745.0. Austin 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 Fall River, MA
Fall River, site of the infamous Lizzie Borden case, is a South Coast Massachusetts city nestled along the Taunton River. Once a major textile center, its population is now largely working-class, with a significant Portuguese heritage. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 95,573, Fall River has a total crime rate of 2,136.6 per 100,000 residents.