Is Austin or Midwest City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Midwest City is safer than Austin (Safety Score 30/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 35% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Midwest City has a 58% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 17.0x 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 | Midwest City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,429.2 | +1,280.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 348.5 | +119.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 6.9 | -0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 38.0 | +29.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 36.2 | +49.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 265.7 | +41.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,080.7 | +1,161.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 262.3 | +182.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,590.7 | +607.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 227.7 | +370.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Midwest City safer?
Midwest City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 35% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Midwest City has 348.5. Midwest City 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 Midwest City, OK
Midwest City, a sizable suburb of Oklahoma City, was founded during WWII to support Tinker Air Force Base. This eastern Oklahoma County community of around 59,000 residents is characterized by its post-war development and aviation ties. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 57,961, Midwest City has a total crime rate of 2,429.2 per 100,000 residents.