Is Austin or Pleasant Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Pleasant Hill (Safety Score 11/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,261 for Pleasant Hill — 13% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Pleasant Hill has a 50% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 29.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
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Pleasant Hill — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Pleasant Hill, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Pleasant Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,260.7 | -551.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 235.6 | +231.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 6.0 | +0.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 11.9 | +55.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 101.4 | -16.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 116.3 | +191.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 4,025.2 | -783.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 274.3 | +170.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,419.9 | -1,221.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 331.0 | +267.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Pleasant Hill safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,261 for Pleasant Hill — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Pleasant Hill has 235.6. Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, once part of a Spanish land grant, is a Contra Costa County suburb. It's home to Diablo Valley College and has a population of around 36,000. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 33,539, Pleasant Hill has a total crime rate of 4,260.7 per 100,000 residents.