Is Austin or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Portland is safer than Austin (Safety Score 80/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 832 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 78% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Portland has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 71.9x 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 | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 831.9 | +2,877.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 372.2 | +95.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 36.5 | +31.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 335.7 | -28.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 459.8 | +2,782.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 87.6 | +357.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 313.8 | +1,884.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 58.4 | +540.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Portland safer?
Portland is safer with a total crime rate of 832 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 78% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Portland has 372.2. Portland 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 Portland, TN
Portland, Tennessee, a small city in Sumner County, was once known as "The Strawberry Capital of the World." Situated near the Kentucky border, its population was 14,795 as of the 2020 census. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 13,703, Portland has a total crime rate of 831.9 per 100,000 residents.