Is Austin or Hagerstown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hagerstown is safer than Austin (Safety Score 17/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,177 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 14% lower. Austin has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Austin has a 62% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 22.6x 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 | Hagerstown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,177.0 | +532.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 713.9 | -246.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.2 | -2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 73.5 | -5.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 222.7 | -137.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 408.6 | -101.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,463.1 | +778.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 500.4 | -55.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,501.3 | +696.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 461.4 | +137.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Hagerstown safer?
Hagerstown is safer with a total crime rate of 3,177 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Hagerstown has 713.9. 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 Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown, a hub in Washington County, is known as the "Hub City" due to its historical role as a transportation nexus. Located in the Great Appalachian Valley, it's the largest city in Western Maryland. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 43,563, Hagerstown has a total crime rate of 3,177.0 per 100,000 residents.