Is Austin or Pendleton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pendleton is safer than Austin (Safety Score 18/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,090 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 17% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pendleton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 56.7x 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 | Pendleton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,089.8 | +619.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 408.5 | +59.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 103.6 | -35.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 23.0 | +62.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 281.9 | +25.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,681.2 | +560.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 258.9 | +186.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,192.2 | +5.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 230.2 | +368.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Pendleton safer?
Pendleton is safer with a total crime rate of 3,090 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Pendleton has 408.5. Pendleton 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 Pendleton, OR
Pendleton, Oregon, a city of about 17,000 in Umatilla County, is famous for its annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. Situated along the Umatilla River in Eastern Oregon, it was once a major wheat shipping hub. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 17,380, Pendleton has a total crime rate of 3,089.8 per 100,000 residents.