Is Austin or Plano Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Plano is safer than Austin (Safety Score 87/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 641 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 83% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Plano has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 76.1x 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 | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 641.3 | +3,068.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 69.5 | +398.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.7 | -1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 54.1 | +13.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 7.7 | +299.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 571.8 | +2,670.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 30.9 | +414.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 517.7 | +1,680.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 23.2 | +575.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Plano safer?
Plano is safer with a total crime rate of 641 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 83% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Plano has 69.5. Plano 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 Plano, IL
Plano, Illinois, a small Kendall County city, is known for hosting Farnsworth House, a modernist architectural marvel. Located along the Fox River, its population is primarily working-class families. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 12,942, Plano has a total crime rate of 641.3 per 100,000 residents.