Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Columbia is the safer city with a safety score of 62/100. Austin has a violent crime rate of 458/100K compared to 569.8/100K in Columbia.
| Metric | Austin Texas | Columbia South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 54/100 | 62/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458 | 569.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,155.7 | 2,450 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,613.7 | 3,019.9 |
| Murder Rate | 12.2 | 8.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 111 | 120.6 |
| Assault Rate | 292.4 | 411.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 851 | 499.8 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,691.1 | 1,606.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 613.7 | 344.1 |
| Population | 960,000 | 110,885 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.