Is Austin or Pleasant Prairie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pleasant Prairie is safer than Austin (Safety Score 60/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,392 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 62% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Pleasant Prairie has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 44.8x 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 | Pleasant Prairie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,392.1 | +2,317.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 313.9 | +153.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.1 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 9.1 | +58.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 13.7 | +71.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 282.1 | +25.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,078.2 | +2,163.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 54.6 | +390.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 973.6 | +1,224.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 50.0 | +548.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Pleasant Prairie safer?
Pleasant Prairie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,392 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Pleasant Prairie has 313.9. Pleasant Prairie 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 Prairie, WI
Pleasant Prairie, a southeastern Wisconsin village, blends suburban development with natural areas near Lake Michigan. Once primarily agricultural, it's now home to roughly 20,000 residents and a significant commercial presence. With a safety score of 60/100 and a population coverage of 21,981, Pleasant Prairie has a total crime rate of 1,392.1 per 100,000 residents.