The crime rate in the Austin, MN Metro Area has been a cause for concern in recent years. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is lower than the national average at 16.9, but property crime is slightly higher at 39.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, theft and other property crimes are still prevalent in the area. The community has been working to address these issues through increased law enforcement presence and community outreach programs to educate and engage residents in crime prevention efforts. However, there is still room for improvement in reducing both violent and property crimes in the Austin, MN Metro Area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Austin Metro Area violent crime is 16.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Austin Metro Area property crime is 39.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Austin, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Austin, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Austin, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.