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Austin vs Denver: 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 Denver's 43.5 per 1,000, making Austin 9% safer overall. Austin earns a D- safety grade compared to Denver's F. 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%
F

Denver

Colorado

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAustinDenver
Overall Crime Rate39.5/1K43.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate350.0550.0
Property Crime Rate3600.03800.0
Murder Rate4.68.6
Assault Rate278.3429.0
Robbery Rate60.699.8
Burglary Rate461.8593.2
Theft Rate3112.63293.7
Vehicle Theft Rate763.2888.1

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 9 and Denver is safer in 0.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Austin, you have a 1 in 25 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Denver.

Full Safety Reports

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Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Denver, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Austin vs Denver

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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M
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J
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ComfortableWarmHot

Denver Climate Overview

Annual High65.3°F
Annual Low36.1°F
Annual Rain15.5"
Annual Snow43.0"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
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A
S
O
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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

AustinDenverHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Austin is 8°F warmer in summer than Denver, but Denver is 25°F colder in winter than Austin. Denver gets 43 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any. Austin is wetter with 34" of annual rain compared to 16".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin safer than Denver?
As of 2026, Austin is 9% safer overall, with a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Denver's 43.5. Austin earns a D- safety grade vs Denver's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Austin or Denver?
Denver 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 Denver?
Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K). Denver has 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to Austin or Denver?
From a safety perspective, Austin has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Austin (pop. 1,002,632) and Denver (pop. 740,613) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Austin's D- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Austin and Denver compare for property crime?
Austin has lower property crime at 3600 per 100K vs Denver's 3800. 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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