Is Austin or Olean Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Olean (Safety Score 11/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,136 for Olean — 10% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Olean has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 72.6x 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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Austin, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Olean | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,136.0 | -426.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 346.5 | +121.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 14.7 | +52.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 103.2 | -17.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 228.6 | +78.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,789.4 | -547.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 339.1 | +106.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,361.8 | -1,163.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 88.5 | +510.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Olean safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,136 for Olean — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Olean has 346.5. Olean 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 Olean, NY
Olean, a Cattaraugus County city, was once a major oil refining center. Situated in a valley, it is the largest community in its county. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 13,564, Olean has a total crime rate of 4,136.0 per 100,000 residents.