Is Austin or North Attleboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Attleboro is safer than Austin (Safety Score 69/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,128 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 70% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North Attleboro has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 31.2x 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 | North Attleboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,127.8 | +2,581.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 95.0 | +372.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 12.7 | +55.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 6.3 | +79.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 76.0 | +231.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,032.8 | +2,209.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 47.5 | +397.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 934.6 | +1,263.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 50.7 | +547.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or North Attleboro safer?
North Attleboro is safer with a total crime rate of 1,128 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 North Attleboro has 95.0. North Attleboro 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 North Attleboro, MA
North Attleboro, Massachusetts, a town of over 30,000 residents, was once a prominent jewelry manufacturing center. Situated along the Ten Mile River, it lies just north of Providence, Rhode Island. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 31,565, North Attleboro has a total crime rate of 1,127.8 per 100,000 residents.