Is Austin or Seal Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Seal Beach is safer than Austin (Safety Score 16/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,235 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 13% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Seal Beach has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 40.9x 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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Austin, TX
Seal Beach, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Seal Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,235.2 | +474.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 485.9 | -18.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 4.2 | +63.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 70.6 | +14.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 407.0 | -99.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,749.3 | +492.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 382.1 | +63.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,250.9 | -52.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 116.3 | +482.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Seal Beach safer?
Seal Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 3,235 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Seal Beach has 485.9. Austin 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 Seal Beach, CA
Seal Beach, a small, affluent Orange County city, is home to the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Its pier, one of the longest wooden piers in California, extends into the Pacific Ocean, drawing residents and visitors. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 24,079, Seal Beach has a total crime rate of 3,235.2 per 100,000 residents.