Is Austin or South Salt Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than South Salt Lake (Safety Score 11/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 6,641 for South Salt Lake — 44% lower. Austin has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Austin has a 45% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 38.0x 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
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South Salt Lake — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
South Salt Lake, UT
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | South Salt Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 6,641.0 | -2,931.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 767.5 | -300.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.7 | -1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 158.1 | -90.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 150.4 | -65.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 451.2 | -144.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 5,873.5 | -2,631.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 620.9 | -175.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 4,666.4 | -2,468.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 586.2 | +12.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or South Salt Lake safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 6,641 for South Salt Lake — a 44% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while South Salt Lake has 767.5. 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 South Salt Lake, UT
South Salt Lake, nestled between I-15 and I-80, is a diverse urban area with a significant Hispanic population. Once a farming community, it retains a blue-collar character with many industrial businesses. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 25,930, South Salt Lake has a total crime rate of 6,641.0 per 100,000 residents.