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Austin vs Charlotte: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents vs Charlotte's 37.5 per 1,000, making Charlotte 5% safer overall. Charlotte earns a D safety grade compared to Austin's D-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Austin

Texas

Overall GradeD-
Violent CrimeB-
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate39.5/1K
Percentile14%
D

Charlotte

North Carolina

Overall GradeD
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeD
Crime Rate37.5/1K
Percentile17%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAustinCharlotte
Overall Crime Rate39.5/1K37.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate350.0550.0
Property Crime Rate3600.03200.0
Murder Rate4.69.2
Assault Rate278.3373.7
Robbery Rate60.6100.0
Burglary Rate461.8405.8
Theft Rate3112.62187.6
Vehicle Theft Rate763.2503.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Austin is safer in 4 and Charlotte is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Austin, you have a 1 in 25 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 27 in Charlotte.

Full Safety Reports

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Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Charlotte, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Austin vs Charlotte

Austin Climate Overview

Annual High80.2°F
Annual Low58.7°F
Annual Rain33.9"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
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M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Charlotte Climate Overview

Annual High71.6°F
Annual Low50.9°F
Annual Rain41.9"
Annual Snow3.7"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

AustinCharlotteHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Austin is 8°F warmer in summer than Charlotte, but Charlotte is 10°F colder in winter than Austin. Charlotte gets 4 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any. Charlotte is wetter with 42" of annual rain compared to 34". Charlotte has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin safer than Charlotte?
As of 2026, Charlotte is 5% safer overall, with a crime rate of 37.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Austin's 39.5. Charlotte earns a D safety grade vs Austin's D-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Austin or Charlotte?
Charlotte has more violent crime at 550 per 100,000 residents. Austin is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Austin vs Charlotte?
Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K). Charlotte has 37.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3200/100K).
Should I move to Austin or Charlotte?
From a safety perspective, Charlotte has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Austin (pop. 1,002,632) and Charlotte (pop. 964,784) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Charlotte's D safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Austin and Charlotte compare for property crime?
Charlotte has lower property crime at 3200 per 100K vs Austin's 3600. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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