Is Austin or New Carrolton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Carrolton is safer than Austin (Safety Score 42/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,938 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 48% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Carrolton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 74.0x 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 | New Carrolton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,938.1 | +1,771.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 293.0 | +174.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 15.0 | +52.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 112.7 | -27.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 165.3 | +142.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,645.1 | +1,596.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 120.2 | +325.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 939.0 | +1,259.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 585.9 | +12.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or New Carrolton safer?
New Carrolton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,938 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 48% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while New Carrolton has 293.0. New Carrolton 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 Carrolton, MD
New Carrollton, Maryland, a Prince George's County suburb, was largely developed in the 1950s. It's home to a significant proportion of government employees due to its proximity to Washington D.C. With a safety score of 42/100 and a population coverage of 13,312, New Carrolton has a total crime rate of 1,938.1 per 100,000 residents.