Is Battle Creek or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Battle Creek (Safety Score 35/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 3,644 for Battle Creek — 39% lower. Battle Creek has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Battle Creek has a 74% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 62.1x 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 | Battle Creek | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,644.4 | 2,212.5 | +1,431.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,121.6 | 728.5 | +393.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.2 | 7.0 | +1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 111.2 | 40.3 | +70.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 55.6 | 209.9 | -154.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 946.7 | 471.4 | +475.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,522.8 | 1,483.9 | +1,038.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 510.1 | 372.8 | +137.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,716.7 | 851.5 | +865.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 295.9 | 259.6 | +36.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Battle Creek or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 3,644 for Battle Creek — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Battle Creek has a violent crime rate of 1,121.6 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Los Angeles has lower violent crime.
About Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, "Cereal City," is home to Kellogg's and lies at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. This Calhoun County city has a population of around 50,000. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 61,163, Battle Creek has a total crime rate of 3,644.4 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.