Is Austin or Grover Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Grover Beach is safer than Austin (Safety Score 57/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,488 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 60% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Grover Beach has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 78.8x 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 | Grover Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,488.5 | +2,220.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 328.1 | +139.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 64.0 | +3.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 16.0 | +69.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 240.1 | +67.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,160.4 | +2,081.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 128.0 | +317.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 992.3 | +1,205.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 40.0 | +558.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Grover Beach safer?
Grover Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 1,488 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 60% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Grover Beach has 328.1. Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach, CA
Grover Beach, California, a small coastal city in San Luis Obispo County, was originally called Town of Grover. It's the only city in the county with a developable beach that allows vehicles. With a safety score of 57/100 and a population coverage of 12,496, Grover Beach has a total crime rate of 1,488.5 per 100,000 residents.