Is Austin or Rexburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Rexburg is safer than Austin (Safety Score 89/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 593 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 84% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rexburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 24.5x 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 | Rexburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 592.6 | +3,116.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 69.7 | +397.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 2.5 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 22.4 | +45.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 44.8 | +262.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 522.9 | +2,719.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 39.8 | +405.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 463.1 | +1,735.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 19.9 | +578.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Rexburg safer?
Rexburg is safer with a total crime rate of 593 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 84% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Rexburg has 69.7. Rexburg 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 Rexburg, ID
Rexburg, Idaho, a city in the Upper Snake River Valley, is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho. Its population is predominantly young adults, many of whom are students or recent graduates. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 40,164, Rexburg has a total crime rate of 592.6 per 100,000 residents.