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San Antonio vs Austin: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents vs Austin's 39.5 per 1,000, making Austin 25% safer overall. Austin earns a D- safety grade compared to San Antonio's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

San Antonio

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate53/1K
Percentile2%
D-

Austin

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSan AntonioAustin
Overall Crime Rate53/1K39.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate500.0350.0
Property Crime Rate4800.03600.0
Murder Rate9.34.6
Assault Rate356.2278.3
Robbery Rate67.760.6
Burglary Rate837.0461.8
Theft Rate3732.93112.6
Vehicle Theft Rate970.3763.2

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, San Antonio is safer in 0 and Austin is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In San Antonio, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 25 in Austin.

Full Safety Reports

F
San Antonio, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D-
Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: San Antonio vs Austin

San Antonio Climate Overview

Annual High81°F
Annual Low57.8°F
Annual Rain31.5"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

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

San AntonioAustinHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but winter temperatures are comparable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio safer than Austin?
As of 2026, Austin is 25% safer overall, with a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents compared to San Antonio's 53. Austin earns a D- safety grade vs San Antonio's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, San Antonio or Austin?
San Antonio has more violent crime at 500 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 San Antonio vs Austin?
San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 (violent: 500/100K, property: 4800/100K). Austin has 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to San Antonio or Austin?
From a safety perspective, Austin has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. San Antonio (pop. 1,548,422) 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 San Antonio and Austin compare for property crime?
Austin has lower property crime at 3600 per 100K vs San Antonio's 4800. 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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