Is Austin or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Austin (Safety Score 73/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 72% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 79% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 13.6x 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. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,023.0 | +2,686.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 135.8 | +331.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 4.2 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 18.0 | +49.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 18.0 | +67.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 94.3 | +213.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 887.1 | +2,354.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 54.1 | +391.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 702.8 | +1,495.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 130.3 | +468.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 72% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Charles has 135.8. St. Charles 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. Charles, MO
St. Charles, Missouri, a historic city along the Missouri River, served as the first state capital. It's the county seat of St. Charles County, a rapidly growing area in greater St. Louis. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 72,143, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,023.0 per 100,000 residents.