Federal Way, WA vs Round Rock, TX

Round Rock is safer with a higher safety score by 18 points. Federal Way, WA has a safety score of 59/100 while Round Rock, TX has 77/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Federal Way, WA has a violent crime rate of 545.4 per 100,000 residents, while Round Rock, TX has 130.7 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Federal Way, WA has a property crime rate of 4372.3 per 100,000, compared to 1940.7 per 100,000 in Round Rock, TX. 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, Round Rock 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.