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Alamo vs Los Angeles Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Alamo or Los Angeles Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Alamo (Safety Score 35/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 4,389 for Alamo — 50% lower. Alamo has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Alamo has a 89% lower rate.

Note: Los Angeles is 183.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Alamo, TX?

Alamo — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Alamo, TX

Alamo, TX
Safety Score 6/100
Coverage 20,734
Total Crime Rate 4,388.9
Category Wins 4/7

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA
Safety Score 35/100
Coverage 3,796,352
Total Crime Rate 2,212.5
Category Wins 3/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Alamo Los Angeles Difference
Total Crime Rate 4,388.9 2,212.5 +2,176.5
Violent Crime Rate 897.1 728.5 +168.5
Murder Rate 4.8 7.0 -2.1
Rape Rate 101.3 40.3 +61.0
Robbery Rate 24.1 209.9 -185.8
Aggravated Assault Rate 766.9 471.4 +295.5
Property Crime Rate 3,491.9 1,483.9 +2,007.9
Burglary Rate 303.9 372.8 -68.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,946.9 851.5 +2,095.4
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 241.2 259.6 -18.5

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alamo or Los Angeles safer?

Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 4,389 for Alamo — a 50% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Alamo has a violent crime rate of 897.1 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Los Angeles has lower violent crime.

About Alamo, TX

Alamo, Texas, part of the Rio Grande Valley, is a small city in Hidalgo County. Known for its citrus industry and as a wintering spot for migratory birds, it sits near the U.S.-Mexico border. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 20,734, Alamo has a total crime rate of 4,388.9 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.

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