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In recent years, the city of Austin, TX has seen a steady rise in both violent and property crime rates. According to , the city's violent crime rate stands at 24.9, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Similarly, the property crime rate in Austin, TX is also above the national average, with a rate of 55 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Austin, and efforts are being made by law enforcement agencies and community organizations to address and reduce these rates. However, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Austin violent crime is 24.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Austin property crime is 55.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Austin, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000500.84.957.1164.2274.758231048.54332.2442.3
20014663.939174.4248.75969.21107.94360501.3
2002467.13.637.3171.2254.95800.11008.54334.5457.1
2003462.1433.1183.3241.761951061.14727.8406.1
2004525.2444.3205.8271.26056.5996.64674.1385.8
2005489.63.845170.6270.36012.51051.24593.7367.7
2006515.32.844.9191.3276.35856.910524446.5358.4
20075404.245.8203.3286.86340.91120.44807.5413.1
2008522.23.136.2176.93065945.41139.44456.6349.4
2009523.32.934.51843026245.51138.34818.7288.6
2010475.94.833.3154.6283.35754.81098.74373.5282.6
2011430.13.526.1137263.45235.3872.64097.7265
2012408.83.725.1117.4262.65219.3869.74071.7277.9
2013325.388.8246.44849.6762.43834.8252.5
2014396.23.563.296.6232.94142.4634.23255253.1
2015372.52.551.999219.23771532.62990248.3
2016407.94.178.5109.5215.83505.6546.82730.1228.7
2017414.82.685.8101.5224.93189.6450.62525213.9
2018382.23.380.9104.9193.13457.7467.42729.6260.8
2019400.93.254.298.52453710.5440.52962.9307.1

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
San Antonio, TX708.54,324.21,498,642742019
Houston, TX1,072.24,319.52,177,2731462019
Fort Worth, TX444.52,688.4670,6931732019
Dallas, TX862.93,321.31,320,9391822019
Oklahoma City, OK722.24,091.6571,8653572019

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Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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