Is Austin or Vienna Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Vienna is safer than Austin (Safety Score 78/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 910 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 75% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Vienna has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 60.6x 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 | Vienna | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 910.3 | +2,799.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 61.5 | +406.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 6.2 | +61.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 12.3 | +73.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 43.1 | +264.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 848.8 | +2,393.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 49.2 | +395.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 768.9 | +1,429.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 30.8 | +567.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Vienna safer?
Vienna is safer with a total crime rate of 910 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 75% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Vienna has 61.5. Vienna 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 Vienna, VA
Vienna, Virginia, a town in Fairfax County, is home to the historic Freeman Store and Museum. This Washington D.C. suburb, largely residential, sits along the Orange Line of the Metro system. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 16,258, Vienna has a total crime rate of 910.3 per 100,000 residents.