Is Austin or North Miami Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Miami Beach is safer than Austin (Safety Score 13/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,495 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 6% lower. Austin has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Austin has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 23.1x 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 Miami Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,495.1 | +214.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 582.5 | -115.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.4 | -2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 39.9 | +27.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 195.0 | -109.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 338.2 | -31.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,912.6 | +329.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 364.1 | +81.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,372.3 | -174.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 176.2 | +422.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or North Miami Beach safer?
North Miami Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 3,495 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while North Miami Beach has 582.5. Austin 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 Miami Beach, FL
North Miami Beach, a city with a significant Jewish population, is nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and I-95. The Ancient Spanish Monastery, built in Spain in 1133, was reassembled here in 1953. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 42,574, North Miami Beach has a total crime rate of 3,495.1 per 100,000 residents.