Is Austin or St. Marys Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Marys is safer than Austin (Safety Score 84/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 740 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 80% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where St. Marys has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 80.1x 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. Marys | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 740.3 | +2,969.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 122.0 | +345.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 16.3 | +51.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 8.1 | +77.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 97.6 | +209.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 618.2 | +2,623.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 73.2 | +371.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 545.0 | +1,653.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 0.0 | +598.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Marys safer?
St. Marys is safer with a total crime rate of 740 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Marys has 122.0. St. Marys 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. Marys, PA
St. Marys, a borough in Elk County, Pennsylvania, was founded by German Catholic immigrants. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, its population was 4,070 as of the 2020 census. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 12,293, St. Marys has a total crime rate of 740.3 per 100,000 residents.