Is Austin or Lakeville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lakeville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 87/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 648 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 83% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lakeville has a 99% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 12.6x 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 | Lakeville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 647.7 | +3,061.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 76.5 | +391.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 2.6 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 29.3 | +38.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 1.3 | +84.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 43.4 | +263.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 571.2 | +2,670.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 53.6 | +391.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 481.9 | +1,716.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 35.7 | +562.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Lakeville safer?
Lakeville is safer with a total crime rate of 648 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 83% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Lakeville has 76.5. Lakeville 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 Lakeville, MN
Lakeville, a southern suburb of Minneapolis, was once known as "The Corn Capital of Minnesota." It is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with a population exceeding 70,000. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 78,436, Lakeville has a total crime rate of 647.7 per 100,000 residents.