Crime Rate in Austin, Texas (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Austin based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Austin has a violent crime rate of 466.9 per 100,000 residents, 30% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Austin is 6.6 per 100K, with 65 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 6.5% compared to the previous year.
- →Austin's violent crime rate is above the Texas state average of 389.4/100K.
984,613
Population
466.9
Violent Rate
6.6
Murder Rate
3241.9
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Austin decreased by -6.5% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Austin by type:
1.4%
Murder
14.5%
Rape
18.3%
Robbery
65.8%
Assault
How Austin Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 984,613 | 466.9 | 6.6 | 3241.9 |
| 2023 | 978,816 | 499.1 | 6.7 | 3305.6 |
| 2022 | 965,234 | 540.3 | 7.2 | 3589.8 |
| 2021 | 1,016,721 | 491.4 | 7.8 | 3343.0 |
| 2020 | 1,000,276 | 467.0 | 4.4 | 3631.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Austin?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 466.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3241.9 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Austin safe?
Austin receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 86th percentile for safety.
How does Austin compare to the national average?
Austin's violent crime rate of 466.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.