Is Austin or Horn Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Horn Lake is safer than Austin (Safety Score 56/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,513 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 59% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Horn Lake has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 37.3x 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 | Horn Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,512.6 | +2,196.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 113.7 | +353.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 3.8 | +2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 0.0 | +67.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 19.0 | +66.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 87.2 | +220.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,398.9 | +1,843.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 174.4 | +270.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,088.0 | +1,110.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 136.5 | +462.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Horn Lake safer?
Horn Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,513 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Horn Lake has 113.7. Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake, Mississippi, a suburb just south of Memphis, grew significantly after the construction of I-55. The city, part of DeSoto County, shares its name with a large, crescent-shaped lake that was once a bend in the Mississippi River. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 26,378, Horn Lake has a total crime rate of 1,512.6 per 100,000 residents.