Is Austin or St. Anthony Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Anthony is safer than Austin (Safety Score 24/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,686 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 28% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where St. Anthony has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 77.8x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | St. Anthony | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,686.1 | +1,023.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 118.5 | +349.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 7.9 | +59.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 39.5 | +45.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 71.1 | +236.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,567.6 | +674.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 347.6 | +97.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,872.3 | +325.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 347.6 | +251.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Anthony safer?
St. Anthony is safer with a total crime rate of 2,686 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Anthony has 118.5. St. Anthony 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. Anthony, MN
St. Anthony, a small first-ring suburb northeast of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1945. It's home to Silver Lake and borders the Mississippi River. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 12,658, St. Anthony has a total crime rate of 2,686.1 per 100,000 residents.