Is Austin or Richmond Heights Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richmond Heights is safer than Austin (Safety Score 75/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 980 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 74% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Richmond Heights has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 93.7x 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 | Richmond Heights | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 980.1 | +2,729.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 76.1 | +391.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 9.5 | -2.9 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 19.0 | +48.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 28.6 | +56.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 19.0 | +288.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 904.0 | +2,337.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 152.3 | +292.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 637.6 | +1,560.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 114.2 | +484.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Richmond Heights safer?
Richmond Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 980 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Richmond Heights has 76.1. Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, once home to the Cleveland Zoo's original location. This eastern suburb of Cleveland has a population of over 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 10,509, Richmond Heights has a total crime rate of 980.1 per 100,000 residents.