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Is Austin, Minnesota Safe?

Population 26,689 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Austin is a smaller community of 26,689 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

Austin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAustinMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1741.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate200.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

213.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1742/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Austin

Violent crime in Austin is close to the national average. The rate of 395.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1741.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Austin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft200
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Austin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Austin
395.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Austin
1741.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Safety

Is Austin safe?
Not especially. Austin earns a C with a crime rate of 213.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Austin?
213.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1741.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Austin safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Austin has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Austin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Austin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Austin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Austin?
No. Crime in Austin has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Austin compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Austin ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Austin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Austin?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Austin?
395.6 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (45), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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