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Austin vs Nashville: 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 Nashville's 44.5 per 1,000, making Austin 11% safer overall. Austin earns a D- safety grade compared to Nashville'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

Nashville

Tennessee

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeD-
Crime Rate44.5/1K
Percentile8%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAustinNashville
Overall Crime Rate39.5/1K44.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate350.0950.0
Property Crime Rate3600.03500.0
Murder Rate4.613.1
Assault Rate278.3672.8
Robbery Rate60.6169.3
Burglary Rate461.8480.3
Theft Rate3112.62918.0
Vehicle Theft Rate763.2556.4

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 6 and Nashville is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Austin, you have a 1 in 25 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 22 in Nashville.

Full Safety Reports

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Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Nashville, Tennessee Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Austin vs Nashville

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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ComfortableWarmHot

Nashville Climate Overview

Annual High70.8°F
Annual Low50.5°F
Annual Rain46.2"
Annual Snow5.0"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Austin is 7°F warmer in summer than Nashville, but Nashville is 12°F colder in winter than Austin. Nashville gets 5 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any. Nashville is wetter with 46" of annual rain compared to 34". Nashville has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin safer than Nashville?
As of 2026, Austin is 11% safer overall, with a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Nashville's 44.5. Austin earns a D- safety grade vs Nashville's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Austin or Nashville?
Nashville has more violent crime at 950 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 Nashville?
Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K). Nashville has 44.5 per 1,000 (violent: 950/100K, property: 3500/100K).
Should I move to Austin or Nashville?
From a safety perspective, Austin has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Austin (pop. 1,002,632) and Nashville (pop. 678,044) 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 Nashville compare for property crime?
Nashville has lower property crime at 3500 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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