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New York vs Austin: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents vs Austin's 39.5 per 1,000, making New York 50% safer overall. New York earns a B- safety grade compared to Austin's D-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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New York

New York

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB
Crime Rate19.8/1K
Percentile58%
D-

Austin

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNew YorkAustin
Overall Crime Rate19.8/1K39.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate380.0350.0
Property Crime Rate1600.03600.0
Murder Rate5.84.6
Assault Rate307.2278.3
Robbery Rate78.060.6
Burglary Rate209.6461.8
Theft Rate1317.53112.6
Vehicle Theft Rate222.6763.2

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, New York is safer in 5 and Austin is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In New York, you have a 1 in 51 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 25 in Austin.

Full Safety Reports

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New York, New York Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D-
Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: New York vs Austin

New York Climate Overview

Annual High62.7°F
Annual Low47.3°F
Annual Rain49.0"
Annual Snow24.8"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

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
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D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

New YorkAustinHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Austin is 13°F warmer in summer than New York, but New York is 15°F colder in winter than Austin. New York gets 25 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any. New York is wetter with 49" of annual rain compared to 34". New York has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York safer than Austin?
As of 2026, New York is 50% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Austin's 39.5. New York earns a B- safety grade vs Austin's D-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, New York or Austin?
New York has more violent crime at 380 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 New York vs Austin?
New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 (violent: 380/100K, property: 1600/100K). Austin has 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to New York or Austin?
From a safety perspective, New York has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. New York (pop. 8,584,629) and Austin (pop. 1,002,632) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. New York's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do New York and Austin compare for property crime?
New York has lower property crime at 1600 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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