Is Austin or Texas City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Texas City is safer than Austin (Safety Score 27/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 31% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Texas City has a 58% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 16.9x 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 | Texas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,554.6 | +1,154.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 338.9 | +128.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 8.6 | -2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 94.6 | -27.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 36.1 | +49.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 199.6 | +107.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,215.7 | +1,026.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 340.6 | +104.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,701.4 | +496.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 173.8 | +424.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Texas City safer?
Texas City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Texas City has 338.9. Texas City 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 Texas City, TX
Texas City, a Gulf Coast port with a diverse population of around 50,000, is known for the devastating 1947 industrial explosion. It remains a major petrochemical hub on Galveston Bay. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 58,130, Texas City has a total crime rate of 2,554.6 per 100,000 residents.