Is Austin or Omaha Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Omaha is safer than Austin (Safety Score 12/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,534 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 5% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Omaha has a 45% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 2.1x 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 | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,534.3 | +175.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 372.5 | +95.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.0 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 46.2 | +21.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 46.9 | +38.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 272.0 | +35.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,161.8 | +80.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 235.9 | +209.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,264.3 | -66.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 661.6 | -62.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Omaha safer?
Omaha is safer with a total crime rate of 3,534 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Omaha has 372.5. Omaha 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 Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, a Midwest hub known for its historic Old Market, sits on the Missouri River. This city of over 480,000 residents is also home to four Fortune 500 companies. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 480,235, Omaha has a total crime rate of 3,534.3 per 100,000 residents.