Is Austin or Papillion Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Papillion is safer than Austin (Safety Score 73/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,038 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 72% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Papillion has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 41.7x 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 | Papillion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,038.3 | +2,671.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 33.9 | +433.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 25.4 | +42.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 4.2 | +81.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 4.2 | +303.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,004.4 | +2,237.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 42.4 | +402.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 894.2 | +1,303.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 67.8 | +530.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Papillion safer?
Papillion is safer with a total crime rate of 1,038 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 72% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Papillion has 33.9. Papillion 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 Papillion, NE
Papillion, a southwestern suburb of Omaha, is the Sarpy County seat, known for its historic downtown and annual Papillion Days festival. Its population is approximately 25,000. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 23,597, Papillion has a total crime rate of 1,038.3 per 100,000 residents.