Is Austin or White Bear Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, White Bear Lake is safer than Austin (Safety Score 59/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,411 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 62% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where White Bear Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 42.6x 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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Austin, TX
White Bear Lake, MN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | White Bear Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,410.9 | +2,298.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 86.6 | +380.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 17.3 | +50.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 8.7 | +76.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 60.6 | +246.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,324.3 | +1,917.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 155.8 | +289.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,012.7 | +1,185.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 155.8 | +442.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or White Bear Lake safer?
White Bear Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,411 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 62% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while White Bear Lake has 86.6. White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Lake, a city named for a Dakota legend, sits on the shores of its namesake lake northeast of St. Paul. This Ramsey County community, once a popular resort town, is now home to over 25,000 residents. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 23,106, White Bear Lake has a total crime rate of 1,410.9 per 100,000 residents.