Is Austin or Port Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Port Angeles is safer than Austin (Safety Score 19/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 18% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Port Angeles has a 42% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 48.9x 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 | Port Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,054.7 | +654.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 571.2 | -103.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.9 | -3.3 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 114.2 | -46.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 49.7 | +35.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 392.4 | -85.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,483.5 | +758.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 511.6 | -66.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,738.4 | +459.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 233.5 | +365.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Port Angeles safer?
Port Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 18% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Port Angeles has 571.2. Austin 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 Port Angeles, WA
Nestled on the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles is a gateway to Olympic National Park, with a rich logging history. Its population is around 20,000, and it sits across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Victoria, Canada. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Port Angeles has a total crime rate of 3,054.7 per 100,000 residents.