Is Austin or North St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North St. Paul is safer than Austin (Safety Score 45/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 50% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North St. Paul has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 77.2x 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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North St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
North St. Paul, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | North St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,841.4 | +1,868.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 188.1 | +279.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 7.8 | +59.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 7.8 | +77.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 172.4 | +134.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,653.4 | +1,588.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 219.4 | +225.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,308.6 | +889.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 125.4 | +473.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or North St. Paul safer?
North St. Paul is safer with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while North St. Paul has 188.1. North St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN
North St. Paul, a Ramsey County suburb, is known for its historic "Manitou Days" celebration and its iconic snowman water tower. Located just east of St. Paul, it's a small, established community with a mix of housing types. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 12,762, North St. Paul has a total crime rate of 1,841.4 per 100,000 residents.