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Is Austin, Texas Safe?

Population 1,002,632 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

For a city of 1,002,632, Austin's crime picture is worth understanding before you go. The D+ grade reflects violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,852 per 100K.

Austin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAustinTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate430.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate333.0--268.2
Theft Rate1852.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

431/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2103/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Austin

Violent crime in Austin is above the national average. The rate of 430.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,852 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 333 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Austin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault333
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,852
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Austin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Austin
430.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Austin
2103.4
State
2077.3
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 D+ with a crime rate of 253.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Austin?
253.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 430.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Austin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Austin's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,852 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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?
Crime rates have held steady in Austin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Austin compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Austin ranks behind about 73% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Austin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Austin?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.4 per-thousand rate put Austin below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 431 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Austin?
430.9 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (333), robbery (77), and murder (4.0) 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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