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Is Beacon or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Beacon is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 83/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 766 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 65% lower. Beacon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Beacon has a 88% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 248.7x 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 SAFER than Beacon, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Beacon | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 766.4 | 2,212.5 | -1,446.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 111.4 | 728.5 | -617.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 7.0 | -0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 40.3 | -40.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.2 | 209.9 | -183.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 78.6 | 471.4 | -392.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 655.0 | 1,483.9 | -828.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 52.4 | 372.8 | -320.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 550.2 | 851.5 | -301.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 52.4 | 259.6 | -207.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Beacon, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beacon or Los Angeles safer?
Beacon is safer with a total crime rate of 766 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Beacon has a violent crime rate of 111.4 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Beacon has lower violent crime.
About Beacon, NY
Nestled on the Hudson River, Beacon is a small city known for Dia Beacon, a contemporary art museum housed in a former Nabisco box printing factory. Its population is approximately 14,000 residents. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 15,267, Beacon has a total crime rate of 766.4 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.