Is Austin or St. Ann Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Ann is safer than Austin (Safety Score 52/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,618 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 56% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where St. Ann has a 63% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 78.5x 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
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | St. Ann | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,617.9 | +2,091.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 406.5 | +61.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 8.0 | -1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 55.8 | +11.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 47.8 | +37.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 294.9 | +12.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,211.4 | +2,030.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 143.5 | +301.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 797.0 | +1,401.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 271.0 | +327.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Ann safer?
St. Ann is safer with a total crime rate of 1,618 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 56% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Ann has 406.5. St. Ann 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 St. Ann, MO
St. Ann, Missouri, a small city in St. Louis County, was once home to the iconic Plaza Frontenac. This suburban community, primarily residential, is located just west of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 12,547, St. Ann has a total crime rate of 1,617.9 per 100,000 residents.