Austin, TX vs Coral Springs, FL

Coral Springs is safer with a higher safety score by 17 points. Austin, TX has a safety score of 62/100 while Coral Springs, FL has 79/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Austin, TX has a violent crime rate of 466.9 per 100,000 residents, while Coral Springs, FL has 136.9 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Austin, TX has a property crime rate of 3241.9 per 100,000, compared to 1093.5 per 100,000 in Coral Springs, FL. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Coral Springs is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.