Is Austin or Hazelwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hazelwood is safer than Austin (Safety Score 19/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,011 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 19% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 46% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 39.9x 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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Austin, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Hazelwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,010.8 | +698.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 490.3 | -22.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 12.2 | -5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 56.7 | +10.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 68.9 | +16.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 352.5 | -45.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,520.5 | +721.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 259.3 | +185.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,576.3 | +621.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 684.8 | -86.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Hazelwood safer?
Hazelwood is safer with a total crime rate of 3,011 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Hazelwood has 490.3. 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 Hazelwood, MO
Hazelwood, MO, a St. Louis suburb, was once home to the McDonnell Douglas aircraft plant. This diverse community, with a population of over 25,000, is situated near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 24,678, Hazelwood has a total crime rate of 3,010.8 per 100,000 residents.