Is Austin or Klamath Falls Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Klamath Falls is safer than Austin (Safety Score 17/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,172 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 14% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 52% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 44.9x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Klamath Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,171.9 | +537.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 483.8 | -16.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 13.7 | -7.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 63.9 | +3.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 82.2 | +3.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 324.0 | -16.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,688.2 | +553.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 351.4 | +93.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,857.5 | +340.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 479.2 | +119.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Klamath Falls safer?
Klamath Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 3,172 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Klamath Falls has 483.8. 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 Klamath Falls, OR
Klamath Falls, a Southern Oregon city nestled by Upper Klamath Lake, was once a major timber hub. Its population of roughly 22,000 has a median age of 37. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 21,911, Klamath Falls has a total crime rate of 3,171.9 per 100,000 residents.