Is Austin or New Castle City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Castle City is safer than Austin (Safety Score 69/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,120 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 70% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where New Castle City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 46.3x 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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Austin, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | New Castle City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,119.9 | +2,589.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 84.7 | +382.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.4 | -2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 0.0 | +67.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 75.3 | +231.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,035.2 | +2,206.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 211.7 | +233.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 715.2 | +1,482.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 108.2 | +490.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or New Castle City safer?
New Castle City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,120 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while New Castle City has 84.7. New Castle 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 New Castle City, PA
New Castle, PA, once a significant tin plate producer, sits in Lawrence County near the Ohio border. This Rust Belt city is characterized by its aging infrastructure and a shrinking, predominantly white population. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 21,252, New Castle City has a total crime rate of 1,119.9 per 100,000 residents.