Is Austin or New Hope Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Hope is safer than Austin (Safety Score 37/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 42% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where New Hope has a 60% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 48.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
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New Hope — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
New Hope, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | New Hope | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,145.8 | +1,563.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 187.0 | +280.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.9 | +1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 29.5 | +38.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 88.6 | -3.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 49.2 | +258.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,958.8 | +1,283.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 201.8 | +243.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,545.4 | +652.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 211.6 | +387.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or New Hope safer?
New Hope is safer with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while New Hope has 187.0. New Hope 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 Hope, MN
New Hope, a first-ring suburb northwest of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1953. It hosts the annual "New Hope Celebrates" festival and has a diverse population exceeding 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 20,319, New Hope has a total crime rate of 2,145.8 per 100,000 residents.