Is Austin or Lino Lakes Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lino Lakes is safer than Austin (Safety Score 85/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 697 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 81% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lino Lakes has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 43.4x 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 | Lino Lakes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 696.5 | +3,012.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 35.3 | +432.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.4 | +2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 8.8 | +58.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 22.0 | +285.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 661.2 | +2,580.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 101.4 | +343.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 551.0 | +1,647.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 8.8 | +589.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Lino Lakes safer?
Lino Lakes is safer with a total crime rate of 697 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 81% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Lino Lakes has 35.3. Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes, MN
Lino Lakes, a northern suburb of the Twin Cities, developed around its numerous lakes. Originally agricultural land, it incorporated in 1957 and is now a growing residential area with a population over 20,000. With a safety score of 85/100 and a population coverage of 22,685, Lino Lakes has a total crime rate of 696.5 per 100,000 residents.