Is Austin or Great Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 11/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 7% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Great Falls has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 16.3x 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 | Great Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,000.7 | -291.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 574.4 | -106.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 89.4 | -21.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 46.4 | +39.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 438.6 | -131.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,426.4 | -184.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 397.3 | +47.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,810.6 | -612.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 218.5 | +380.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Great Falls safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 7% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Great Falls has 574.4. 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 Great Falls, MT
Great Falls, Montana, a city bisected by the Missouri River, holds the only remaining intact Black Eagle Dam, a marvel of early hydroelectric engineering. This community, the third largest in Montana, is known for its proximity to Malmstrom Air Force Base. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 60,414, Great Falls has a total crime rate of 4,000.7 per 100,000 residents.