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Austin
#19 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 2,480 reviews
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    Austin Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 327 responses
    • Pretty safe. There are some safety concerns but I generally feel safe.
      61%
    • Very safe. There are no safety concerns.
      31%
    • Somewhat safe. There are noticeable safety concerns, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      8%
    • Not safe. There are high safety concerns, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      1%
    Poll
    How effective is law enforcement in this area?
    Based on 324 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      44%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      22%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      20%
    • Not sure.
      13%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      2%

    Austin Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      331.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      97.5
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      468
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,425.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      406.6
      284
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