Is Austin or Norwalk Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwalk is safer than Austin (Safety Score 87/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 653 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 82% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norwalk has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 57.4x 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 | Norwalk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 652.5 | +3,056.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 40.8 | +426.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 17.5 | +50.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 23.3 | +283.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 611.8 | +2,630.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 35.0 | +410.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 559.3 | +1,638.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 17.5 | +581.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Norwalk safer?
Norwalk is safer with a total crime rate of 653 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Norwalk has 40.8. Norwalk 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 Norwalk, OH
Norwalk, the "Maple City," is a county seat in Huron County, Ohio. Situated roughly halfway between Cleveland and Toledo, its population was 17,012 as of 2020. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 17,164, Norwalk has a total crime rate of 652.5 per 100,000 residents.