Is Austin or Los Alamitos Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Los Alamitos is safer than Austin (Safety Score 36/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,185 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 41% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Los Alamitos has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 82.4x 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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Austin, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Los Alamitos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,185.0 | +1,524.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 351.6 | +115.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 25.1 | +42.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 33.5 | +51.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 293.0 | +14.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,833.4 | +1,408.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 812.1 | -366.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 828.8 | +1,369.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 192.6 | +406.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Los Alamitos safer?
Los Alamitos is safer with a total crime rate of 2,185 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 41% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Los Alamitos has 351.6. Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos, CA
Los Alamitos, Spanish for "The Little Cottonwoods," is a small city in Orange County, notable for its Joint Forces Training Base. It's primarily a residential community with a population of around 12,000. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 11,945, Los Alamitos has a total crime rate of 2,185.0 per 100,000 residents.