Is Austin or Tigard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Tigard (Safety Score 11/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 3,782 for Tigard — 2% lower. Austin has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tigard has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 17.7x 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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Austin, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Tigard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,782.5 | -73.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 319.1 | +148.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 35.9 | +31.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 91.4 | -6.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 190.0 | +117.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 3,463.4 | -221.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 369.3 | +75.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,904.1 | -705.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 190.0 | +408.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Tigard safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 3,782 for Tigard — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Tigard has 319.1. Tigard 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 Tigard, OR
Tigard, a Portland suburb, grew around the Oregon Electric Railway's arrival in 1907. Situated on the Tualatin River, it's a diverse community of over 55,000 residents. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 55,784, Tigard has a total crime rate of 3,782.5 per 100,000 residents.