Is Austin or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Austin is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 11/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 20% lower. Austin has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Austin has a 26% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 17.9x 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 | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 4,634.2 | -924.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 555.6 | -88.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.3 | -0.7 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 49.2 | +18.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 114.8 | -29.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 384.4 | -77.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 4,078.6 | -836.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 455.4 | -10.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 3,379.1 | -1,181.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 244.1 | +354.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Valdosta safer?
Austin is safer with a total crime rate of 3,709 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. 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 Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.