Is Austin or New Baltimore Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Baltimore is safer than Austin (Safety Score 94/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 443 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 88% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Baltimore has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 82.3x 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 | New Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 443.1 | +3,266.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 41.8 | +425.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 25.1 | +42.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 16.7 | +290.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 401.3 | +2,840.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 16.7 | +428.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 351.1 | +1,847.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 33.4 | +565.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or New Baltimore safer?
New Baltimore is safer with a total crime rate of 443 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 88% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while New Baltimore has 41.8. New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore, MI
New Baltimore, Michigan, a city incorporated in 1867, sits along Anchor Bay of Lake St. Clair. This small community in Macomb County has a population of just over 12,000. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 11,961, New Baltimore has a total crime rate of 443.1 per 100,000 residents.