Is Austin or Lexington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lexington is safer than Austin (Safety Score 13/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,457 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 7% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 49.5x 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 | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,457.5 | +251.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 437.2 | +30.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 15.1 | -8.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 40.2 | +27.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 85.4 | 0.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 296.5 | +10.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,020.3 | +221.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 643.3 | -198.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,050.4 | +147.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 326.7 | +272.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Lexington safer?
Lexington is safer with a total crime rate of 3,457 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 7% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Lexington has 437.2. Lexington 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 Lexington, NC
Lexington, a city in Davidson County, is renowned as the "Barbecue Capital of the World." Situated in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, it's a small city with a population just under 20,000. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 19,899, Lexington has a total crime rate of 3,457.5 per 100,000 residents.