Is Austin or River Grove Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, River Grove is safer than Austin (Safety Score 55/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 59% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where River Grove has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 96.7x 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 | River Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,531.5 | +2,177.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 88.4 | +379.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 19.6 | +48.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 39.3 | +46.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 29.5 | +277.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,443.2 | +1,798.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 608.7 | -163.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 657.8 | +1,540.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 176.7 | +421.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or River Grove safer?
River Grove is safer with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while River Grove has 88.4. River Grove 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 River Grove, IL
River Grove, a small Cook County village bordering Chicago, is home to Triton College. Settled along the Des Plaines River, it was incorporated in 1912. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 10,186, River Grove has a total crime rate of 1,531.5 per 100,000 residents.