Is Abilene or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Abilene is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 35/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,188 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 1% lower. Abilene has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Abilene has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 29.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Abilene | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,187.7 | 2,212.5 | -24.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 424.5 | 728.5 | -304.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.6 | 7.0 | -2.3 |
| Rape Rate | 70.6 | 40.3 | +30.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.1 | 209.9 | -163.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 303.2 | 471.4 | -168.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,763.2 | 1,483.9 | +279.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 320.1 | 372.8 | -52.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,304.9 | 851.5 | +453.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 138.2 | 259.6 | -121.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abilene or Los Angeles safer?
Abilene is safer with a total crime rate of 2,188 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Abilene has a violent crime rate of 424.5 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Abilene has lower violent crime.
About Abilene, TX
Abilene, a West Texas city historically known as a railroad town and home to Dyess Air Force Base, sits at the intersection of I-20 and US-83/84. Its population is approximately 125,000. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 130,275, Abilene has a total crime rate of 2,187.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, a sprawling Southern California metropolis, is a major Pacific Rim gateway, home to Hollywood's film industry. Its diverse population of nearly 4 million people resides across a vast urban landscape bordered by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 3,796,352, Los Angeles has a total crime rate of 2,212.5 per 100,000 residents.