Is Austin or Kernersville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Kernersville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 14/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,376 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 9% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kernersville has a 71% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 34.5x 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 | Kernersville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,376.3 | +333.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 227.9 | +239.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.0 | -0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 7.0 | +60.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 24.5 | +60.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 189.3 | +117.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,148.5 | +93.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 347.1 | +98.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,629.6 | -431.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 171.8 | +426.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Kernersville safer?
Kernersville is safer with a total crime rate of 3,376 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 Kernersville has 227.9. Kernersville 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 Kernersville, NC
Kernersville, NC, a Triad suburb, was once home to Körner's Folly, a unique Victorian house. Situated between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, its population is around 27,000. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 28,522, Kernersville has a total crime rate of 3,376.3 per 100,000 residents.