Austin: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Austin?

Recorded homicides in Austin (12 months to September 2026): 34.

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Austin, Chicago, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime

3/10 in Chicago · 1/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 59,423 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 96,557

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	34	35.2	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	94	97.4	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	70	72.5	50.3
Violence
Battery	2,644	2,738.3	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	1,217	1,260.4	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	335	346.9	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	523	541.6	483.6
Theft	1,609	1,666.4	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	956	990.1	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	694	718.7	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	1,268	1,313.2	938.4
Criminal trespass	192	198.8	201.9
Public peace violation	44	45.6	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	311	322.1	179.3
Arson	28	29	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Austin safe?: Austin: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Austin?: Austin: Weighted crime: 59,423 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Austin?: Recorded homicides in Austin (12 months to September 2026): 34.