Is Austin or Port Orchard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Port Orchard is safer than Austin (Safety Score 15/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,286 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 11% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Port Orchard has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 52.4x 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 Orchard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,286.2 | +423.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 388.2 | +79.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 79.8 | -12.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 42.5 | +42.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 265.9 | +41.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,898.0 | +343.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 446.7 | -1.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,174.8 | +23.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 276.5 | +322.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Port Orchard safer?
Port Orchard is safer with a total crime rate of 3,286 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 11% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Port Orchard has 388.2. Port Orchard 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 Orchard, WA
Port Orchard, a Kitsap Peninsula city, was once named Sidney. It's home to a historic Carnegie Library and boasts a population of around 16,000 residents. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 18,806, Port Orchard has a total crime rate of 3,286.2 per 100,000 residents.