Is Austin or Zanesville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Zanesville is safer than Austin (Safety Score 17/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,174 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 14% lower. Austin has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Zanesville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 40.0x 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 | Zanesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 3,173.5 | +535.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 333.2 | +134.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 81.3 | -13.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 20.3 | +65.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 231.6 | +75.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 2,840.3 | +401.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 548.6 | -103.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 2,137.3 | +60.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 154.4 | +444.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Zanesville safer?
Zanesville is safer with a total crime rate of 3,174 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Zanesville has 333.2. Zanesville 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 Zanesville, OH
Zanesville, the "Y-Bridge City" in southeastern Ohio, sits at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers. This historically significant city, once Ohio's capital, has a population of around 24,000. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 24,610, Zanesville has a total crime rate of 3,173.5 per 100,000 residents.