Is Austin or Whitewater Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Whitewater is safer than Austin (Safety Score 78/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 918 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 robbery, where Whitewater has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 63.6x 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 | Whitewater | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 917.7 | +2,791.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 200.4 | +267.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 51.7 | +15.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 12.9 | +72.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 129.3 | +178.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 717.4 | +2,524.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 32.3 | +412.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 614.0 | +1,584.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 71.1 | +527.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Whitewater safer?
Whitewater is safer with a total crime rate of 918 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 Whitewater has 200.4. Whitewater 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 Whitewater, WI
Whitewater, Wisconsin, home to UW-Whitewater, is a city of just over 15,000 residents in Walworth and Jefferson counties. It's known for its "Witches' Mound," a local legend. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 15,473, Whitewater has a total crime rate of 917.7 per 100,000 residents.