Is Austin or Gaffney Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Gaffney (Safety Score 11/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,404 for Gaffney — 16% lower. Austin has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Gaffney has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 79.4x 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 | Gaffney | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,403.6 | -694.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 225.8 | +241.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 16.1 | -9.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 56.5 | +11.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 16.1 | +69.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 137.1 | +170.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 4,177.8 | -935.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 645.2 | -200.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,137.4 | -939.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 395.2 | +203.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Gaffney safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,404 for Gaffney — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Gaffney has 225.8. Gaffney 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 Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC, home to the iconic Peachoid water tower, sits in Cherokee County. This small Southern town, with a population around 13,000, is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson combined statistical area. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 12,399, Gaffney has a total crime rate of 4,403.6 per 100,000 residents.