Is Austin or Healdsburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Healdsburg is safer than Austin (Safety Score 48/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,744 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 53% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Healdsburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 89.0x 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
Healdsburg, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Healdsburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,743.8 | +1,965.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 352.4 | +115.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 54.2 | +13.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 27.1 | +58.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 271.1 | +36.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,391.4 | +1,850.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 162.6 | +282.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,174.6 | +1,023.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 54.2 | +544.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Healdsburg safer?
Healdsburg is safer with a total crime rate of 1,744 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 53% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Healdsburg has 352.4. Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg, CA
Nestled in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, Healdsburg is a charming wine country town known for its historic plaza. Its population of around 11,000 residents enjoys a vibrant culinary scene and proximity to world-class vineyards. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 11,068, Healdsburg has a total crime rate of 1,743.8 per 100,000 residents.