Is Austin or Weatherford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Weatherford is safer than Austin (Safety Score 94/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 450 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 88% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Weatherford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 82.0x 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 | Weatherford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 449.7 | +3,259.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 41.6 | +425.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 8.3 | +59.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 33.3 | +273.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 408.0 | +2,833.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 58.3 | +386.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 341.4 | +1,856.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 8.3 | +590.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Weatherford safer?
Weatherford is safer with a total crime rate of 450 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 88% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Weatherford has 41.6. Weatherford 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 Weatherford, OK
Weatherford, Oklahoma, the "Staff City of Oklahoma," is a western Oklahoma town bisected by Interstate 40. Home to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, it's a rural community of around 13,000 residents. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 12,009, Weatherford has a total crime rate of 449.7 per 100,000 residents.