Moving from Austin, TX to Stafford, TX?
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Is Austin, TX or Stafford, TX Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Stafford, TX is safer than Austin, TX (Safety Score 12/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,520 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin, TX — 5% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Stafford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 57.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Austin, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Stafford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,520.5 | +188.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 319.0 | +148.5 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 11.6 | +56.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 75.4 | +10.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 232.0 | +75.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,201.5 | +40.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 313.2 | +132.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,482.3 | -284.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 406.0 | +192.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Austin, TX to Stafford, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Stafford safer?
Stafford, TX is safer with a total crime rate of 3,520 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin, TX — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Stafford has 319.0. Stafford 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 Stafford, TX
Stafford, Texas, a city in both Fort Bend and Harris counties, was the first in the state to disincorporate and reincorporate as a "development authority." Its unique position along U.S. Route 90 makes it a significant commercial corridor within the Houston metropolitan area. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 17,242, Stafford has a total crime rate of 3,520.5 per 100,000 residents.