Is Austin or Susanville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Susanville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 45/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,838 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 50% lower. Austin has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 74% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 84.5x 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 | Susanville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,837.5 | +1,871.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 686.9 | -219.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 25.8 | -19.2 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 42.9 | +24.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 68.7 | +16.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 549.5 | -242.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,150.6 | +2,091.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 111.6 | +333.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 935.9 | +1,262.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 103.0 | +495.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Susanville safer?
Susanville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,838 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Susanville has 686.9. Austin 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 Susanville, CA
Susanville, a Lassen County seat, was once a thriving logging town. Nestled in the Honey Lake Valley, its population is just over 15,000 residents. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 11,646, Susanville has a total crime rate of 1,837.5 per 100,000 residents.