Is Austin or Winter Haven Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Winter Haven is safer than Austin (Safety Score 47/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,785 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 52% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Winter Haven has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 16.6x 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 | Winter Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,784.7 | +1,924.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 235.5 | +232.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 6.7 | -0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 5.1 | +62.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 23.6 | +61.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 200.2 | +107.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,549.2 | +1,692.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 161.5 | +283.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 1,278.4 | +919.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 109.3 | +489.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Winter Haven safer?
Winter Haven is safer with a total crime rate of 1,785 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Winter Haven has 235.5. Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven, "The Chain of Lakes City," is a Polk County city in Central Florida. It was once home to Cypress Gardens, Florida's first theme park, which significantly shaped its tourism-dependent economy. With a safety score of 47/100 and a population coverage of 59,450, Winter Haven has a total crime rate of 1,784.7 per 100,000 residents.