Is Austin or New Rochelle Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Rochelle is safer than Austin (Safety Score 65/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,239 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 67% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Rochelle has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 11.6x 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 Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,239.4 | +2,470.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 134.2 | +333.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 2.4 | +65.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 42.4 | +43.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 89.5 | +217.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,105.2 | +2,136.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 25.9 | +419.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,022.8 | +1,175.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 56.5 | +542.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or New Rochelle safer?
New Rochelle is safer with a total crime rate of 1,239 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while New Rochelle has 134.2. New Rochelle 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 Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle, a Sound Shore city north of NYC, boasts a diverse population of over 80,000. It's famously home to the College of New Rochelle, and its waterfront offers views of Long Island. With a safety score of 65/100 and a population coverage of 84,960, New Rochelle has a total crime rate of 1,239.4 per 100,000 residents.