Is Austin or Palatka Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Palatka (Safety Score 11/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,003 for Palatka — 7% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Palatka has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 91.0x 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 | Palatka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,003.3 | -294.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 268.1 | +199.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 9.3 | +58.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 27.7 | +57.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 231.1 | +76.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,735.2 | -493.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 203.4 | +241.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,430.1 | -1,232.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 101.7 | +496.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Palatka safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,003 for Palatka — a 7% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Palatka has 268.1. Palatka 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 Palatka, FL
Palatka, a city on the St. Johns River, was once a major steamboat stop. It's the county seat of Putnam County, with a diverse, working-class population. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 10,816, Palatka has a total crime rate of 4,003.3 per 100,000 residents.