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Baltimore vs Las Vegas Metro Crime Comparison

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

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Is Baltimore or Las Vegas Metro Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Baltimore (Safety Score 19/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 5,763 for Baltimore — 47% lower. Baltimore has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Las Vegas Metro has a 89% lower rate.

Note: Las Vegas Metro is 3.0x 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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Baltimore — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Flat Property Decreasing Total

Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD
Safety Score 2/100
Coverage 566,632
Total Crime Rate 5,763.2
Category Wins 0/7

Las Vegas Metro, NV

Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 1,716,565
Total Crime Rate 3,052.7
Category Wins 7/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Baltimore Las Vegas Metro Difference
Total Crime Rate 5,763.2 3,052.7 +2,710.5
Violent Crime Rate 1,606.2 430.0 +1,176.2
Murder Rate 34.8 6.2 +28.6
Rape Rate 57.5 51.6 +5.9
Robbery Rate 573.2 64.8 +508.4
Aggravated Assault Rate 940.7 307.2 +633.5
Property Crime Rate 4,157.0 2,622.7 +1,534.3
Burglary Rate 523.8 461.5 +62.3
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,581.9 1,564.5 +1,017.4
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 1,051.3 596.7 +454.6

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltimore or Las Vegas Metro safer?

Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 5,763 for Baltimore — a 47% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Baltimore has a violent crime rate of 1,606.2 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro has lower violent crime.

About Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, Maryland, a historic port city on the Patapsco River, is home to the Inner Harbor and a diverse population. Known for its distinct neighborhoods and the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe, it's the most populous city in Maryland. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 566,632, Baltimore has a total crime rate of 5,763.2 per 100,000 residents.

About Las Vegas Metro, NV

Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.

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