Is Austin or Junction City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Junction City is safer than Austin (Safety Score 18/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,083 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 17% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Junction City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 45.8x 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 | Junction City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,083.2 | +626.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 776.6 | -309.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 51.2 | +16.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 9.3 | +76.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 716.2 | -408.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,306.6 | +935.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 460.4 | -15.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,688.1 | +510.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 158.1 | +440.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Junction City safer?
Junction City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,083 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Junction City has 776.6. 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 Junction City, KS
Junction City, Kansas, is a small city in Geary County, home to Fort Riley. It sits at the confluence of the Smoky Hill and Republican Rivers, giving it its name. The city has a diverse population due to its military ties. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 21,504, Junction City has a total crime rate of 3,083.2 per 100,000 residents.