Is Austin or Mountain View Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Mountain View is safer than Austin (Safety Score 18/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,080 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 17% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mountain View has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 12.1x 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 | Mountain View | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,080.0 | +629.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 306.9 | +160.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 46.7 | +21.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 55.2 | +30.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 205.0 | +102.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,773.1 | +468.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 494.7 | -49.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,046.4 | +151.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 232.0 | +366.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Mountain View safer?
Mountain View is safer with a total crime rate of 3,080 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Mountain View has 306.9. Mountain View 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 Mountain View, CA
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills, Mountain View is a Silicon Valley hub and home to Google's headquarters. It was also the site of the first successful commercial radio station, KQW, in 1909. The city boasts a diverse population of over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 81,461, Mountain View has a total crime rate of 3,080.0 per 100,000 residents.