Is Austin or Hartford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hartford is safer than Austin (Safety Score 14/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,362 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 9% lower. Austin has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 62% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 8.2x 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 | Hartford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,362.2 | +347.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 516.6 | -49.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 17.6 | -11.0 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 42.6 | +25.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 136.3 | -50.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 319.3 | -12.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,845.5 | +396.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 223.2 | +222.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,740.4 | +457.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 881.9 | -283.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Hartford safer?
Hartford is safer with a total crime rate of 3,362 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Hartford has 516.6. 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 Hartford, CT
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is known as the "Insurance Capital of the World" due to its concentration of insurance company headquarters. Situated on the Connecticut River, its population is diverse, with a significant Hispanic community. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 119,626, Hartford has a total crime rate of 3,362.2 per 100,000 residents.