Is Austin or St. Helens Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Helens is safer than Austin (Safety Score 66/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,197 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 68% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where St. Helens has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 67.4x 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
Violent
Property
Total
St. Helens — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Austin, TX
St. Helens, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | St. Helens | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,197.3 | +2,512.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 273.7 | +193.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 34.2 | +33.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 6.8 | +78.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 232.6 | +74.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 923.7 | +2,318.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 218.9 | +226.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 636.3 | +1,561.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 68.4 | +530.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Helens safer?
St. Helens is safer with a total crime rate of 1,197 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Helens has 273.7. St. Helens 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. Helens, OR
St. Helens, Oregon, a port city on the Columbia River, is known for its historic downtown and as the filming location for "Halloweentown." It's the county seat of Columbia County, with a population of around 14,000. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 14,616, St. Helens has a total crime rate of 1,197.3 per 100,000 residents.