Is Austin or Scottsboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Scottsboro is safer than Austin (Safety Score 41/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,974 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 47% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Scottsboro has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 61.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Scottsboro — 4-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Austin, TX
Scottsboro, AL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Scottsboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,973.7 | +1,735.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 200.5 | +267.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 56.4 | +11.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 12.5 | +72.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 131.6 | +175.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,773.2 | +1,468.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 162.9 | +282.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,541.4 | +656.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 68.9 | +529.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Scottsboro safer?
Scottsboro is safer with a total crime rate of 1,974 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Scottsboro has 200.5. Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro, AL
Scottsboro, Alabama, home to the famous Scottsboro Boys trials, is a small city in Jackson County. Situated in northeastern Alabama, its population is around 15,000. With a safety score of 41/100 and a population coverage of 15,960, Scottsboro has a total crime rate of 1,973.7 per 100,000 residents.