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Miami vs Austin: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents vs Austin's 39.5 per 1,000, making Austin 9% safer overall. Austin earns a D- safety grade compared to Miami's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Miami

Florida

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

Austin

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricMiamiAustin
Overall Crime Rate43.5/1K39.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate550.0350.0
Property Crime Rate3800.03600.0
Murder Rate6.94.6
Assault Rate447.8278.3
Robbery Rate96.060.6
Burglary Rate642.6461.8
Theft Rate2529.93112.6
Vehicle Theft Rate558.7763.2

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, Miami is safer in 2 and Austin is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

F
Miami, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D-
Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Miami vs Austin

Miami Climate Overview

Annual High84.6°F
Annual Low71°F
Annual Rain61.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthJanuary
Worst MonthAugust
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
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Austin is 7°F warmer in summer than Miami, but Austin is 21°F colder in winter than Miami. Miami is wetter with 62" of annual rain compared to 34". Miami has more comfortable weather months (7 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami safer than Austin?
As of 2026, Austin is 9% safer overall, with a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Miami's 43.5. Austin earns a D- safety grade vs Miami's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Miami or Austin?
Miami 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 Miami vs Austin?
Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K). Austin has 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to Miami or Austin?
From a safety perspective, Austin has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Miami (pop. 489,812) and Austin (pop. 1,002,632) 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 Miami and Austin compare for property crime?
Austin has lower property crime at 3600 per 100K vs Miami'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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