Is Austin or Northboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Northboro is safer than Austin (Safety Score 99/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 200 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 95% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Northboro has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 61.6x 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 | Northboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 200.3 | +3,509.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 12.5 | +455.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 0.0 | +67.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 12.5 | +294.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 187.8 | +3,054.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 12.5 | +432.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 175.3 | +2,022.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 0.0 | +598.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Northboro safer?
Northboro is safer with a total crime rate of 200 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 95% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Northboro has 12.5. Northboro 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 Northboro, MA
Northborough, MA, a Middlesex County town, was once home to the first cotton mill in the state. Today, it's a growing suburban community with a median age of around 42. With a safety score of 99/100 and a population coverage of 15,975, Northboro has a total crime rate of 200.3 per 100,000 residents.