Is Austin or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sand Springs is safer than Austin (Safety Score 19/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 19% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sand Springs has a 77% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 48.9x 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 | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,010.0 | +699.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 248.4 | +219.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 5.0 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 24.8 | +42.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 19.9 | +65.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 193.7 | +113.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,761.6 | +480.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 243.4 | +201.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,269.9 | -71.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 248.4 | +350.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Sand Springs safer?
Sand Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, OK
Sand Springs, a Tulsa suburb, was founded by Charles Page as a home for orphans and widows. Situated along the Arkansas River, its population is around 20,000. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Sand Springs has a total crime rate of 3,010.0 per 100,000 residents.