Is Austin or Tarboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Tarboro is safer than Austin (Safety Score 15/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,361 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 9% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Austin has a 64% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 90.2x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Tarboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,360.8 | +348.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 668.5 | -201.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 18.3 | -11.7 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 9.2 | +58.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 82.4 | +3.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 558.6 | -251.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,692.3 | +549.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 338.8 | +106.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,298.5 | -100.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 55.0 | +543.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Tarboro safer?
Tarboro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,361 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Tarboro has 668.5. 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 Tarboro, NC
Tarboro, the county seat of Edgecombe County, is a small Eastern North Carolina town known for its historic Town Common, one of the oldest in the country. Situated on the Tar River, it's home to roughly 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 10,920, Tarboro has a total crime rate of 3,360.8 per 100,000 residents.