Is Austin or Lake City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lake City is safer than Austin (Safety Score 99/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 221 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 94% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lake City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 77.6x 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 | Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 220.6 | +3,488.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 15.8 | +451.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 0.0 | +67.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 15.8 | +291.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 204.9 | +3,037.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 47.3 | +397.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 157.6 | +2,040.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 0.0 | +598.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Lake City safer?
Lake City is safer with a total crime rate of 221 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 94% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Lake City has 15.8. Lake City 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 Lake City, FL
Lake City, Florida, a North Florida town, was once known as "Bandana" for its Confederate sympathies. Situated at the intersection of I-75 and I-10, it's the county seat of Columbia County, home to over 60,000 residents. With a safety score of 99/100 and a population coverage of 12,691, Lake City has a total crime rate of 220.6 per 100,000 residents.