Is Austin or Leavenworth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 26.7x 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 | Leavenworth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,083.5 | +625.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 495.4 | -27.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 46.0 | +21.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 51.4 | +34.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 398.0 | -90.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,588.1 | +653.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 446.7 | -1.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,970.8 | +227.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 170.6 | +428.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Leavenworth safer?
Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth has 495.4. 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 Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth, Kansas, is a historic city on the Missouri River, known as the "First City of Kansas." It's home to Fort Leavenworth, the oldest continuously active Army post west of Washington D.C., and a diverse population of approximately 37,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 36,939, Leavenworth has a total crime rate of 3,083.5 per 100,000 residents.