Is Austin or North Mankato Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Mankato is safer than Austin (Safety Score 74/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 999 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 73% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where North Mankato has a 92% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 70.2x 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 Mankato | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 998.5 | +2,710.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 149.8 | +317.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.1 | -0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 64.2 | +3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 7.1 | +78.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 71.3 | +235.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 848.7 | +2,393.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 92.7 | +352.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 741.7 | +1,456.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 14.3 | +584.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or North Mankato safer?
North Mankato is safer with a total crime rate of 999 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while North Mankato has 149.8. North Mankato 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 Mankato, MN
North Mankato, Minnesota, a city across the Minnesota River from Mankato, was once home to the prominent financier John L. Washburn. Its population of over 14,000 residents is primarily concentrated along the river valley and up the slopes of the surrounding bluffs. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 14,021, North Mankato has a total crime rate of 998.5 per 100,000 residents.