Is Austin or South St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, South St. Paul is safer than Austin (Safety Score 51/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,671 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 55% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where South St. Paul has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 47.7x 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
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South St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
South St. Paul, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | South St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,670.9 | +2,038.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 348.7 | +118.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 33.9 | +33.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 14.5 | +70.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 300.3 | +7.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,322.2 | +1,919.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 145.3 | +299.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,017.1 | +1,181.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 159.8 | +438.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or South St. Paul safer?
South St. Paul is safer with a total crime rate of 1,671 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while South St. Paul has 348.7. South St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN
South St. Paul, once the "Cow Capital of the World," sits along the Mississippi River. This working-class city in Dakota County has a population of around 20,000. With a safety score of 51/100 and a population coverage of 20,648, South St. Paul has a total crime rate of 1,670.9 per 100,000 residents.