Moving from Austin, TX to Uvalde, TX?
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Is Austin, TX or Uvalde, TX Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Uvalde, TX is safer than Austin, TX (Safety Score 35/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,231 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin, TX — 40% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Uvalde has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 63.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Austin, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Uvalde | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 2,231.0 | +1,478.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 393.3 | +74.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 58.0 | +9.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 38.7 | +46.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 296.6 | +10.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,837.6 | +1,404.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 270.8 | +174.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,476.6 | +721.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 90.3 | +508.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Austin, TX to Uvalde, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Uvalde safer?
Uvalde, TX is safer with a total crime rate of 2,231 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin, TX — a 40% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Uvalde has 393.3. Uvalde 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 Uvalde, TX
Uvalde, Texas, is a city in Southwest Texas, known as the "Honey Capital of the World." Situated in the Uvalde Hondo Valley, it's the county seat of Uvalde County, with a population of over 15,000, predominantly Hispanic. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 15,509, Uvalde has a total crime rate of 2,231.0 per 100,000 residents.