Is Austin or Lone Tree Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Lone Tree (Safety Score 11/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 11,414 for Lone Tree — 68% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lone Tree has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 70.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
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Lone Tree — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Lone Tree, CO
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Lone Tree | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 11,413.7 | -7,704.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 436.0 | +31.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 7.2 | +60.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 57.2 | +28.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 371.6 | -64.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 10,977.7 | -7,735.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 643.2 | -198.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 9,905.7 | -7,707.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 428.8 | +169.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Lone Tree safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 11,414 for Lone Tree — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Lone Tree has 436.0. Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree, a Denver suburb incorporated in 1995, is home to the popular Park Meadows retail resort. Situated at the southern end of the Denver metropolitan area, it features affluent residential communities and significant commercial development. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 13,992, Lone Tree has a total crime rate of 11,413.7 per 100,000 residents.