Is Austin or Sunny Isles Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sunny Isles Beach is safer than Austin (Safety Score 62/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,328 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 64% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sunny Isles Beach has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 45.2x 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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Sunny Isles Beach — 5-Year Trend
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Austin, TX
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Sunny Isles Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,328.0 | +2,381.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 133.3 | +334.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 18.4 | +49.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 32.2 | +53.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 82.7 | +224.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,194.7 | +2,047.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 101.1 | +344.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,056.9 | +1,141.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 36.8 | +561.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Sunny Isles Beach safer?
Sunny Isles Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 1,328 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 64% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Sunny Isles Beach has 133.3. Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Sunny Isles Beach, a slender barrier island city in northeast Miami-Dade County, is known for its "Millionaire's Row" of luxury high-rises. This dense, affluent community, once a modest motel strip, now boasts a significant Russian-speaking population. With a safety score of 62/100 and a population coverage of 21,762, Sunny Isles Beach has a total crime rate of 1,328.0 per 100,000 residents.