Is Austin or Warrenville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Warrenville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 83/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 741 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 80% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Warrenville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 63.4x 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 | Warrenville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 740.5 | +2,968.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 25.8 | +441.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 6.4 | +0.2 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 6.4 | +61.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 12.9 | +294.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 714.8 | +2,527.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 90.2 | +355.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 592.4 | +1,605.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 32.2 | +566.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Warrenville safer?
Warrenville is safer with a total crime rate of 741 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Warrenville has 25.8. Warrenville 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 Warrenville, IL
Warrenville, a DuPage County suburb, grew from a mill town founded by Daniel Warren. Its diverse population enjoys proximity to Fermilab, a world-renowned particle accelerator. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 15,530, Warrenville has a total crime rate of 740.5 per 100,000 residents.