Is Austin or Painesville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Painesville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 83/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 768 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 79% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Painesville has a 94% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 47.5x 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 | Painesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 767.6 | +2,941.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 183.5 | +284.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.8 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 9.7 | +58.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 4.8 | +80.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 164.2 | +143.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 584.2 | +2,657.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 101.4 | +343.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 444.2 | +1,754.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 38.6 | +560.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Painesville safer?
Painesville is safer with a total crime rate of 768 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Painesville has 183.5. Painesville 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 Painesville, OH
Painesville, the seat of Lake County, was named for General Edward Paine. Situated on the Grand River, it's a diverse community with a notable Latino population. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 20,713, Painesville has a total crime rate of 767.6 per 100,000 residents.