Is Austin or St. Peter Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Peter is safer than Austin (Safety Score 88/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 631 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 83% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Peter has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 79.6x 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. Peter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 631.0 | +3,078.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 72.8 | +394.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 8.1 | -1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 24.3 | +43.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 40.5 | +266.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 558.2 | +2,683.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 56.6 | +388.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 493.5 | +1,704.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 8.1 | +590.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or St. Peter safer?
St. Peter is safer with a total crime rate of 631 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 83% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while St. Peter has 72.8. St. Peter 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. Peter, MN
St. Peter, Minnesota, a city established in 1853, is home to Gustavus Adolphus College. Located on the Minnesota River, it has a population of around 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 12,362, St. Peter has a total crime rate of 631.0 per 100,000 residents.