Is Austin or Falmouth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Falmouth is safer than Austin (Safety Score 87/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 654 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 82% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Falmouth has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 75.7x 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
Falmouth — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Austin, TX
Falmouth, ME
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Falmouth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 653.7 | +3,055.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 61.5 | +406.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 38.5 | +29.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 7.7 | +77.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 15.4 | +291.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 592.1 | +2,649.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 76.9 | +368.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 507.5 | +1,690.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 7.7 | +590.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Falmouth safer?
Falmouth is safer with a total crime rate of 654 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Falmouth has 61.5. Falmouth 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 Falmouth, ME
Falmouth, a coastal town in Cumberland County, is a bedroom community to Portland. Known for its picturesque coastline along Casco Bay, it was incorporated in 1718 and boasts a median household income significantly higher than the state average. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 13,004, Falmouth has a total crime rate of 653.7 per 100,000 residents.