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Los Angeles vs Austin: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Los Angeles has a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 residents vs Austin's 39.5 per 1,000, making Los Angeles 19% safer overall. Los Angeles earns a C- safety grade compared to Austin's D-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Los Angeles

California

Overall GradeC-
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate32/1K
Percentile27%
D-

Austin

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLos AngelesAustin
Overall Crime Rate32/1K39.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate700.0350.0
Property Crime Rate2500.03600.0
Murder Rate10.24.6
Assault Rate490.2278.3
Robbery Rate140.960.6
Burglary Rate327.5461.8
Theft Rate1736.23112.6
Vehicle Theft Rate273.1763.2

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, Los Angeles is safer in 5 and Austin is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Los Angeles, you have a 1 in 31 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 25 in Austin.

Full Safety Reports

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Los Angeles, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D-
Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Los Angeles vs Austin

Los Angeles Climate Overview

Annual High75°F
Annual Low56.7°F
Annual Rain14.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months12
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthFebruary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

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
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

Los AngelesAustinHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Austin is 13°F warmer in summer than Los Angeles, but Austin is 7°F colder in winter than Los Angeles. Austin is wetter with 34" of annual rain compared to 15". Los Angeles has more comfortable weather months (12 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Angeles safer than Austin?
As of 2026, Los Angeles is 19% safer overall, with a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 residents compared to Austin's 39.5. Los Angeles earns a C- safety grade vs Austin's D-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Los Angeles or Austin?
Los Angeles has more violent crime at 700 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 Los Angeles vs Austin?
Los Angeles has a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 2500/100K). Austin has 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to Los Angeles or Austin?
From a safety perspective, Los Angeles has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Los Angeles (pop. 3,869,089) and Austin (pop. 1,002,632) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Los Angeles's C- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Los Angeles and Austin compare for property crime?
Los Angeles has lower property crime at 2500 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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