Is Austin or Live Oak Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Live Oak (Safety Score 11/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 3,914 for Live Oak — 5% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Live Oak has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 61.4x 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 | Live Oak | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,914.2 | -204.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 143.4 | +324.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 81.0 | -13.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 6.2 | +79.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 56.1 | +251.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,770.9 | -529.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 218.2 | +227.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,060.3 | -862.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 492.4 | +106.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Live Oak safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 3,914 for Live Oak — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Live Oak has 143.4. Live Oak 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 Live Oak, TX
Live Oak, Texas, a suburban city north of San Antonio, was incorporated in 1960 and is home to the popular Live Oak City Park. Its population of over 16,000 residents enjoys a diverse community near Cibolo Creek. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 16,044, Live Oak has a total crime rate of 3,914.2 per 100,000 residents.